In paradise!
We have finally arrived in Saint Lucia. The 10th of December at .00 local time we crossed the finish line and had successfully completed our first Atlantic crossing. This has truly been an amazing adventure! At the arrival we were warmly welcomed by both friends that we made in Las Palmas and the ARC staff. Stepping of the boat for the first time in 19 days was the one of the weirdest moments. To see civilization, meet people and feel steady ground was a bit too overwhealming and we had to take a moment just to take a deep breath and let it all sink in.
After some phone calls to family members telling them we are safe we went to the bar to get the beer that we had been looking forward to for so long. It tasted fantastic!
Even though the crossing went well it was really rough at times. As we reported once the winds were really strong and the waves were at some points between 5- 7 meters high. Some equipment on the boat did obviously break. The spinnaker broke, but it is hopefully fixable. One of the last days something with the steering happened. Suddenly the steering did not go as smoothly as before, due to damage in the propeller shaft. We will try to fix that as well here in Saint Lucia. We also had other minor incidents such as broken stanchions etc. However, overall and compared to other boats we seemed to be blessed from serious damage.
Here in Saint Lucia the atmosphere is great, everyone are really relived and happy. Everyday a new boat arrives there is a new welcome party. The last couple of days we have been exploring the Marina but on Monday Bengt rented a car to take us around the Island. The scenery is supposed to be extraordinary and we will also try to find the waterfall and the hot springs that Saint Lucia is famous for.
It feels amazing that we actually crossed the Atlantic. None of us are professionals, but we did make it across without too many complications. And we are all really proud.
We will keep in touch.
A gourgeus night at the Atlantic 
First time we see land for 19 days...
On the finish line!
On the finish line!
A really happy, tired and proud crew!
Malin and Elina attending one of the welcome parties.
Vilken resa och den är inte slut än! Superfina bilder! Love från en stolt mamma
Vilka fantastiska bilder när Ni seglar över maalsnöet.Förstaar att ni är stolta. Well done!
vi skryter till alla bekanta om Er bedrift. catharina, Lena och Birgitta
Ni kan verkligen känna er otroligt stolta !! Vilken resa ni varit med om, och nu kommer den långa belöningen... Njuut och ha det underbart. Vi fortsätter att följa er i paradiset.
Tusen kramar från ett grått o nollgradit Stockholm.
Tusen Kramar Malin
Hela fam Bauer