Atlantic Crossing - 2006

May 13, 2006, Celeste started here crossing over the Atlantic Ocean from New York and arrived to Portsmouth, May 30, 2006, after 17 days of sailing.

The crew on this route was:

Gustav Engvall
Leo Hellström
Claes Heyman
Carl Jarnling
Gunnar Larsson
Fredrik Monfrino
Bengt Tarre
Tina Tarre

After departure from  New York the course was set west to a waypoint south of New Foundland. From that point, outside the iceberg limit, Celeste started great circle navigation with the course set on Bishop Rock, England.

The sailing was mainly in cloudy weather with fog and poor visibility. Celeste catched up some good westerly winds and sailed in speed between 15-20 knots. The maximum speed for this route was 20,9 knots. The morning May 30, 2006, Celeste moored in Portsmouth, Ghunwharf Quays, Volvo Ocean Race Village.

Celeste moored in New York
Departure from New York
Statue of Liberty
Gunnar and Claes on watch
Wet sailing
Work in the cock pit
Bad visibility
Guests on board
Spinnaker sailing
Gunnar always happy, even in the galley
English channel
Blue sunset
Close to shore
Arriving Portsmouth