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Johan and Malin depart Mindelo, Cape Verde, on November 23 for a transatlantic crossing toward Grenada.0:44 They anticipate a 2,150-nautical-mile passage, though they plan to sail south to 11 degrees north to locate more favorable winds.1:09 During the first five days, the crew experiences light, unstable winds, averaging 120 to 130 nautical miles per 24-hour period.4:28 They utilize a towing generator to supplement battery charging and maintain a daily position log on paper charts.2:05 The crew monitors their progress via a satellite tracker connected to their website.10:49 As they progress, they encounter shifting wind directions and a series of nighttime squalls and thunderstorms.13:11 Without radar, they rely on visual observation to track weather systems.13:40 In the event of a lightning strike, they plan to store handheld electronics in the oven or a metal pot, relying on their aluminum hull to dissipate the electrical charge.15:14 The passage continues with a transition to a more westerly route as they settle into a watch-keeping routine.6:22

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