17 July, 2025

Mrs Nuts reporting in on Ian's behalf.

At midday today he left Horta to complete a 400 nautical mile non-stop sailing trip, a requirement to take part in the Setka Atlantic Challenge.

The wind was light when he left and he had to beat out of the harbour.

4 hours later he was half way between Faial and Sao Jorge on a close reach

As he approached the island the wind veered and he had a hard beat to clear the northern tip.

But by sunset he was able to ease the sheets and enjoy a glorious sunset

He is as happy as child on Christmas morning and thoroughly enjoying the experience of sailing on his Setka.