Nice sailing over the North sea  The start of the Nort Atlantic Islands Route 2009 was rough over Skagerak with westerly gale. When Celeste reached south Norway and Lindesnaes the wind decreased and backed to south west. Celeste crossed the North sea under good conditions and moored in Lerwick at Shetland after 74 hours sailing from Gothenburg and a trip distance at 491 NM.