Travelogue: Cape Farewell

Cape Farewell – September 4
Date and time: 04.09.25, 09:00
Location: LAT 58.44°, LON 40.48°
SOG (speed over ground): 3.8 knots
Wind: 50 knots, gusting higher

We are caught in a front that shows no sign of hurrying east. At this rate, we may sit inside it for two days or more. The seas are dramatic, the winds constant, and the motion of the ship feels less like travel than endurance. We are off Cape Farewell, a name that sounds ominous enough to fit the day.

Still, there are gifts. Last night’s sunset and this morning’s sunrise were both spectacular, the high winds tearing the clouds apart and leaving the sky streaked with fire and gold. From the captain’s chair I have watched the horizon shift under a restless sea—menacing, yes, but also strangely beautiful. Whale watching is out of the question today; the waves alone are spectacle enough.

I managed a decent sleep, have been eating regularly, and feel steady enough. If this continues, I will weather the next two days well enough. The ship is holding her own, and sooner or later calmer waters will return. For now, Cape Farewell lives up to its name, and we press slowly on.