20.00, log 953, wind west, 8 metres/sec.
We take in a reef because of thunder showers. Consider another reef, but wait and see.
21.54, 963, wind south south-east 10 metres/sec.
We take in another reef for the night. The wind has shifted many times and we have heavy showers.
01.13, log 973, wind south-west, 8 metres/sec.
Heavy showers and occasional lightning. Course steady and all is well.
04.00, log 947, wind south-west, 7 metres/sec.
The wind has dropped and the sea is quieter at last. The rain probably helped.
06.00, log 999, wind south south-west, 7 metres/sec.
We can see Denmark. Bovbjerg lighthouse ahead. A beautiful sight. Quiet and pleasant sailing. Cold for those who are sleeping, because everything is wet. The lanterns are switched off.
08.44, log 1020, wind west, 11 metres/sec.
We turn towards Thyborøn channel. Cable One comes right up beside us and we call out their name three times and give a cheer. Farewell to Cable One, our great friend. Welcome to Jupiter, which is taking over from here. Finally in the Limfjord.
09.29, log 1024, wind west, 11 metres/sec.
We go through the Sælhundeholm channel. Have difficulty in holding course and try to row under the sail, but our speed is too great, 8.5 knots, and the wind too strong for it to be possible. The oars hit the water. We smash a red buoy in the heat of the struggle, but mange the channel without running aground. Clumsy. The skipper calls the harbour to apologise.
11.19, log 1038, wind south-west, 11 metres/sec.
We pass Oddersund Bridge, where a lot of people have gathered to wave flags and greet us. Jupiter sails up close so we can say hello to Erik Andersen, who reconstructed the ship. We are now so confident about this ship, which sails so well and copes with so much. Erik comes out on deck and we call out in chorus: “Thank you for the ship!” and then he gets a cheer.
12.00, log 1043, wind south-west, 14 metres/sec.
We sweep through the Limfjord at 8–9 knots. The sun is shining. We head for Glyngøre with an ETA of 12.59. The mood on board is happy and spirits are high.
13.00, log 1052, wind south-west, 12 metres/sec.
We take down the sail and row into Glyngøre harbour with some difficulty because of the strong wind and the narrow entrance. We are welcomed by a large group of enthusiastic on-lookers. We are offered oysters and champagne.
We have sailed a distance of 297 nautical miles in 52.5 hours, with an average speed of 5.7 knots. A blustery and wet trip.