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After leaving their boat in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, from December 2019 to June 2020, the crew returned to find significant moisture damage and moss growth on the hull and deck.1:39 Due to the high humidity in Tórshavn, they decided against leaving the vessel there for the summer.2:33 Sailing conditions in the Faroe Islands proved challenging, characterized by a high motor-to-sail ratio of 80 to 20 and strong tidal currents reaching up to 12 knots between islands.2:54 After refueling with 350 liters of diesel in Tórshavn, the crew sailed north to Fuglafjörður, utilizing tidal currents to maintain speeds over 8 knots despite light winds.4:03 Following a brief stay, they decided to sail to Iceland for the third consecutive year, citing better summer weather and the lack of suitable long-term storage in the Faroe Islands.11:50 They used PredictWind Offshore to plan the 250-mile passage, aiming for a 48-hour weather window.12:57 The crew ultimately prioritized the Icelandic coast for whale watching and potential northern lights sightings over remaining in the Faroe Islands.14:24

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