Hi folks, You are perhaps wondering why we are still in Wainwright, North of Alaska - I would summarize this for 3 reasons: 1. we need to pick up a new crew member at next stop, Barrow on the 16th. Barrow is quite near from Wainwright so no need to go on yet. In fact, we could have been now far away of Barrow if we didn’t have to wait for this date. 2. on the other hand, we need to take into account winds & ice charts. The winds are coming to much from the North & we would prefer South winds to bring us directly to next stops. Forecast charts are announcing South & West winds in the coming days…looks ideal 
It seems Ice is drifting from North to the coastline between Barrown & Wainwright, so we must be really cautious…the least!!! Ice charts are indicating ice exposure from 2 to 7 in front of Barrow…not so appropriate for us…we will see in a few days if forecast have changed?? Funny too that internet sites are sometimes announcing different forecast…:-) Globally, the ice around Barrow seems to open up…with South winds, ice could be drifting North…wait & see 3. above all, we like the place so much especially myself. Locals are so friendly offering us a real welcome, interested with what we are doing…& I am so keen to meet them, talk & chat, understand their culture, laugh…walk around this small Inuit village of around 750 inhabitants….
Depending on optimal winds, we could leave on Saturday for Barrow? Hope, I will see the belugas….could be there in a few days…let’s hope before saturday Tonight, we have a special guest on board…the Young 36 man from Anchorage…We want to prepare him a good meal to thank him for the ride we had yesterday on the beach of Wainwright…really nice & muddyyyyy:-)
He, the picture herein attached is a picture of Roald Amundsen who was the first to cross the Northwest Passage from East (Greenland) to West (Alaska) at the begining of the 20th century…..
Have fun all the way dear friends - Ths for your individual emails - ths so much to all the people we have meet since the start of our adventure (Karen from St Georges & Ryan, Maryan, Sean from St Paul & his friends, Aquilina & Vera from St Paul, Dan family of Nome, Tom of Nome ….& all the locals of Wainwright…you have been super!
Patrick live from Wainwright, North of Alaska & splendid summer to all, patrick
What a wonderful sailboat you guys have . It truly is the best! And that dinner was also the best. As was the company. I really enjoyed getting to know you all and hope that I can keep in touch and talk with you as you continue your journey. I really am envious of the adventure you are taking, and feel blessed for having met you. Thank you so much Patrik, Aline, Achiel, and Therry and Bon Voyage, I will miss you. Your young 36 american friend, Jon
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