This Is What 18 Days Alone at Sea Feels Like (Almost There)

Day 18 of our Atlantic crossing, and it finally feels like the dream we’ve been sailing toward. Warm air, calm seas, a perfect sunrise, and that deep sense that land is getting closer. Morning coffee, miso soup, and a rare moment of stillness after days of motion. We juggle fuel management, let the engine rest, and soak in the peace of sailing under main alone. As the sun sets, we throw out a fishing line, play with the dogs, and wind down with lentils, fresh avocados, and surprisingly good produce for nearly three weeks at sea. The cockpit turns into a floating movie theater with a projector, popcorn, and a little Christmas spirit creeping in early. We read poems, attempt riddles, laugh at ourselves, and reflect on what it means to spend Christmas mid-Atlantic. And then—finally—the Leeward Islands appear on the chart. Two more days. Almost there. 🌊Go Follow Aiyana! @PiratePrincessChronicles 🌎 FOLLOW OUR CROSSING LIVE @PredictWind Tracker: https://www.predictwind.com/tracking/... Want to see more about our new Dinghy?! Thanks to the amazing people at Exce1sior! https://exce1sior.com/dinghy @ExpeditionEvans @ExpeditionEngineering **************************************** Come join the party!   / expeditionevans   Go follow the build!    • Composite Build: Embarking On The DIY Expe...   **************************************** If you came here looking for our Amazon links, you're a special kind of awesome human. Thanks for checking them out! Products we use and love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/expeditio... Products we wish for 😁: https://a.co/epcOarT **************************************** Our Gear Main Camera: https://amzn.to/3csaFjz Main Lens: https://amzn.to/3cwZRkl Microphone: https://amzn.to/3iSDGoV Go Pro: https://amzn.to/324dq43 Drone: https://amzn.to/2Yf3X8S Laptop: https://amzn.to/3h9ydcL Find Us Elsewhere Facebook:   / expeditionevans   Jade Instagram:   / jadexploring   Brett Instagram:   / _brettevans_   EE Instagram:   / expeditionevans   Dingo Instagram:   / dingoevans   Penny Instagram:   / penntelopeevans   TikTok:   / expeditionevans   Website/blog https://www.expeditionevans.com/shop *Want to support us?"   / expeditionevans   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theevans #sailing #boat #boatlife #sailboatrefit #sailboatliving