Vestmannaeyjar to Faroe Islands

bogib · 20 June 2009, 00:36

First leg was completed this morning when the boats and crew members arrived at Hofn at 10 this morning (Friday) as they left Vestmann Island at 00.30. The cruise took about 9 1/2 hours. The trip went well although the got all samples of sea levels, worst to start with but further out they went the weather got better. After one hour cruise one crew decide to return and came back safe to Vestmann Islands.

Bogi

bogib · 20 June 2009, 00:37

Few more pics

bogib · 20 June 2009, 00:45

The cruise continued towards Faroe Islands. They departed Hofn at 20.20 hours tonight (GMT). There are 4 ribs and one fishing boat, which is a Cleopatra a display boat on sales and introduction tour in Faroe Islands.

The weather is north westerly breeze. They contacted two fishing vessels Guðmund and Alsey which are located midway between Iceland and Faroe Islands and the weather is about the same. So all looking good. Cruise at the moment is 15 ö 16 knoths and if they maintain that speed ETA should be around noon tomorrow (Saturday GMT).

If you like to follow their track one boat has SPOT on board and the link is:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...yMT1pyxEbiiamu

I will update this thread regularly until my depart to Canada on Monday but after that as often as I get connected to the Internet. Same goes with updating photos.

Bogi

bogib · 20 June 2009, 14:45

Just been checking on them on SPOT tracking website and they are still on sea, so the cruising speed has been considerably lower than anticipated

Here is the tracking:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...yMT1pyxEbiiamu

The biggest rib in this cruise is Zodiac Pro 15 (6.3 metre)

Bogi

bogib · 20 June 2009, 15:06

Just got message from the team and they are 29 miles out of destination.
Been following seas with rather difficult waves. Everything been going to plan. They have vision to the Faroe Islands.

Bogi

bogib · 20 June 2009, 16:56

At 14:50, (GMT)they group finally arrived at Faroe Islands. Now they need to cruise down the channel between the islands of Streymoy and Eysturoy as when crossed north turn will be taken to the first stop point which is the town of Runavik.

The trip has been very difficult and has taken on every crew member, as the sea conditions where not at its best. Difficult waves all the way although with following sea. Average speed was 15 knoths (but went down to 8 knoths at times). Although many Icelandic trawlers are in the area we only saw one and that was a trawler from Faroe Islands which was about 100 miles out of Faroe Islands.

Bogi

Picture from Eydi, where Customs & Excise inspected the boats.

bogib · 20 June 2009, 20:57

The group has finally arrived at Runavik, ETA time was 17.00 (GMT). On the pier where bunch of people to welcome the seafarers. All crew members were pleased this episode of the adventure is completed, there where exhausted but pleased crew members the most difficult part is completed and ahead is shorter and more pleasent trips to various cities throughout Faroe Islands.

Stories and pictures from the cruising across the Atlantic will be published here as soon as they crew have rest and sorted out photos in a computer.

Bogi

willk · 20 June 2009, 22:06

Hats off to an incredible journey that hasn't yet finished. Having made that journey several times by ferry, I can only say that I am stunned and amazed that such a crossing would be made by ribs like this.

Skippers and Crew... well done and good luck for the next leg!

bogib · 21 June 2009, 13:29

Good morning.

Now we are back on our feet in Runavik after good night sleep. To my knoeledge everyone is their best shape after yesterday´s cruising, as we are very well fit.....

Hopefully we will receive schedule of activities from people here in Runavik and will bring further news on that as well as writing more detailed report on the cruise itself to put on here.

Following is a brief selection of photos taken enroute.

More to come.....

Bogi

bogib · 21 June 2009, 13:29

Photo set 2

bogib · 21 June 2009, 13:30

Photo set 3

jambo · 21 June 2009, 15:21

Bogib what an incredable cruise fantastic looking forward to your write up on the forum. I hope you include the technical details of the all the ribs that made the crossing.
Again well done 'hats' of to you all!!

J

bogib · 21 June 2009, 16:42

Schedule for the seafarers today and next couple of days.

Today at 14:00 (GMT) the group has been invited a cruise on SAR boat Ziska which are located at Klaksvik. It is the SAR team Bjarningarfelag Klaksvík that made the invitation. They will cruise to Runavik to pick us up.

On Wednesday the group will cruise to Suduroy where 2 night stop will take place.

On Friday cruise to Torshavn (capital of Faroe Islands) will take place upon arrival celebration and festival will take place.

Saturday, cruise to Göta which is twin town to Vestmannaeyar and again celebration and festival will take place.

As from Sunday there are free days and the plan is to cruise aorund some of the many islands of Faroe Islands.

Bogi

Picture showing the SAR boat Zirska from Klaksvik, which is an ex RNLI Arun.

bogib · 21 June 2009, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Bogib what an incredable cruise fantastic looking forward to your write up on the forum. I hope you include the technical details of the all the ribs that made the crossing.
Again well done 'hats' of to you all!!

J

Thanks for your comments.

Zodiac Pro 9 powered by Suzuki 140
Zodiac Pro 15 powered by Suzuki 250
Humber 580 powered by Suzuki 175
Bombard Explorer 580 powered by Suzuki 140

Will gather pictures showing each RIB and its setup and put up here on the thread.

Bogi

bogib · 21 June 2009, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

Hats off to an incredible journey that hasn't yet finished. Having made that journey several times by ferry, I can only say that I am stunned and amazed that such a crossing would be made by ribs like this.

Skippers and Crew... well done and good luck for the next leg!

Thanks for wishes and comments

Bogi

bogib · 21 June 2009, 20:19

On attached photo part of the group can be seen on board the SAR vessel of Bjargingafelags Norðoya.

The group were take and showed the highest seacliff in the world 754 metres high, after the cruise we went back to Klaksvik and upon arrival we went to the chirch. The SAR team is now hosting a dinner at Vidareydi which is in 15 minutes drive from Klaksvik. Everyone is enjoying the hospitality.

More later

Bogi

bogib · 22 June 2009, 08:03

One report for the night (was sent last night)

The group has moved places and are now staying in two yachts which are laying in the harbour. The facilities are good and people are pleased with this change of accomodations. The picture is of one of the yacht and her name is "Nordlysid" and we believe it means Northern Light (Aurora Borealis)

Good night and more later.

Bogi

lundi · 24 June 2009, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

Hats off to an incredible journey that hasn't yet finished. Having made that journey several times by ferry, I can only say that I am stunned and amazed that such a crossing would be made by ribs like this.

Skippers and Crew... well done and good luck for the next leg!

those boats are great for travel in any kind of weather with the right crew

willk · 04 July 2009, 13:51

... and on the same theme & location, I think these lads deserve a mention:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/s...ds/8132809.stm

Fair dues!