Logbook & diaries

When we are on an expedition with the Sea Stallion, it is necessary to have some watch systems so that the crew…

We start by rowing for 4 hours from Kirkwall. We start about 3 p.m. with every other oar manned and everyone is…

In connection with hard winds the sail is reduced in size to ensure that the ship does not heel over. It is…

When we are on an expedition with the Sea Stallion, it is necessary to have some watch systems so that the crew…

The Fore room:

(Other manoeuvres) In the course of the day we made a number of wooden clubs and other…

Fore room:

(Lowering and raising the mast) The stagbroder is set first and then the forestay, for this it is…

Tack-room:

(Watches and rest) We have agreed on a system of rotation:

1st man: The clew tackle.

2nd man: Sets…

Tack room:

(Moving the tack) Hitherto we have had a clew tackle fastened to the sail on either side of the…

Fore room:

(Communications) It is important with clear communication about the distance / time to be rowed. This…

Fore room:

(Communications) It is a problem to understand Kjetil’s Norwegian language over the VHF.

Midship…