R2R 015.1 Transatlantic Passage
Submitted by Miss Tippy on 2009/12/08 – 15:3411 Comments
Light winds plagued the start of our first family Transatlantic crossing. Once near Cape Verdes these gave way to steady trade winds and we soon sped along to Antigua. We went about 3,000 nautical miles in 19 days and faced the usual trials of a long ocean passage and went through a vicious lightning storm on the way.
Thankfully we arrived in Antigua in one piece both physically and as a family! This film shows the crossing itself whereas the next film R2R15.2 shows the arrival in Jolly Harbour.
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Well done The Family!!!
Mike
We’re not in the SLIGHTEST bit jealous… we’re just GREEN with envy!
Keep on sending these films – they’re so much better than EastEnders!!
Well done – what an amazing family you all are. Enjoy the Caribbean you lucky ducks! lots of love, Jo, Steph, Tash and William XXXX
Hi Jo,so glad you’re watching,I’ll definitely take a rain check on that glass of wine we meant to have together!Take care of your lovely family, Love Sheila xxx
W E L L D O N E Miss Tippy!
This is exactly what oystering is all about,
I’m so glad, I met all of you before you left Ipswich.
Congratulations with your marvellous kids.
Smashing, heartbreaking movie, giving goosebumps alltheway.
Wish you all happy Xmas!
Fair winds
Thorsten
Thorsten
Really glad you enjoyed it…we love our Oyster!
Congratulations to all on Miss Tippy for reaching Antigua! Great video and a real surprise to see Mark as crew. Glad all went well and really jealous of Mark as a stowaway! Have a great time in Antigua and look forward to catching up on the next release.
Love to all and missing you in Chobham! Rocky, Rosie and the girls
Rock & roll Nortons
Are you there for Xmas -couldn’t see all the film due to dodgy IT my end (as ever) & a total lack of nouse all things electronic. Still, me & my camel will catch up one day.
Love to all
Family Barnes
Well done team Norton! Looks amazing. I love the dolphins.
Freddie – I like your t-shirt saying “i’m bored”…..
Love from the Pritchard’s in London. Freezing cold here so watching the sun shining in your video has cheered me up. Amazing lighting too!
Have fun!
Birdie & Chris
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Hi all aboard Missy Tippy
Well done crossing the Atlantic – we remember our trip across in 2006 as the start of a wonderful period in our famiy life aboard.
Look forwards to you getting to Australia
All the best
Mike (OC), Jos, Pippa and Justine
SV Mary Constance
hey guys congratulations you’re doing splendidly only wish I was with you here the snow is quite oppressive right now !
but hey ho !
have a wonderful christmas !!
And may the gods bless you with all the luck you’ll ever need !!!
Keep smiling
Theo
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