Tomorrow at 13 we will start the ARC+ 2020 race to Cap Verde. You will be able to follow our blog on this link:
http://blog.mailasail.com/ydalir
while we are sailing far offshore.
There is also a second option to follow our short log during the race on:
https://www.worldcruising.com/arc_plus/arc_plus_2020_eventlogs.aspx
we wait in our bubble 
Sailors club
On Thursday we did our Covid-19 test, which was well organised from the ARC organisation. The test itself is somewhat stressful and we are glad its over. Luckily the crew on Ydalir was negative. Seldom so happy to be negative! Unfortunately one boat had a positive test and will stay in quarantine in Las Palmas.
We have got our YB-tracker, so now you can all follow us on the race that starts on Sunday, November 8th. Just download the free YB race app and search for Atlantic rally for cruisers 2020 and then ARC+ and of course Ydalir II.
vegetables delivery 
all is fresh 
120 eggs 
for making pancakes… 
Piano provisoning 
Dan checking the sea bed
On Friday it was quite windy, the sea is really calling us out now. On Saturday the wind was rather calm and all of us where busy instead, doing the final preparations and cooking for the coming days. The night ended with a giant farewell firework. It was mesmerising and we could all feel the energy setting free and we are more excited than ever to start tomorrow at 13 local time. With swordfish for dinner and chocolate mousse as dessert it was a memorable last night in Las Palmas.
Weather routing 
night at the pontoon 
Farewell fireworks 
last night in Las Palmas 
the fantastic four 
Vindprognosen ser bra ut. Parasailorn kommer säkert till användning. Ett bra plattlänssegel. Tror Ni att vi kommer att följa Er på YB? Skojar Ni? Vi kommer inte att släppa Er så lätt. Ha ha. Hoppas Ni får en härlig segling efter alla förberedelser.
Stay healthy and fair winds.
Britt o Staffan
All the best!!
Cast off and Good luck in the race.
Stort lycka till!!! Hoppas ni får en härlig segling över havet.
Cheers Nilla and Anders¡ Kind regards from Madrid¡ We´re Pilar, Manuel, and Nicolas, the Aldebaran´s crew from San Sebastian Bay, Basque country. We are aware of every news in your journey. You´re so brave¡ We´re glad to read in your blog that you liked Getaria and its seafoods restaurants. Thank you for sending that beautiful picture on board the Ydalir II.
Hope you have had a nice and safe trip so far. We send you a big hug for both of you¡
Os deseamos mucha suerte en la travesía del Océano Atlántico¡ ánimo valientes¡
Dearest Pilar, Manuel and Nicolas,
Greetings from Mindelo, Cape Verde.
We arrived yesterday, passing the finish line 18.02.25 local time UTC-1.
Great togetherness with the other ARCplus crews, all relaxing in the bar after almost 900 miles at sea.
We carry with us very fond memories from our meeting in San Sebastian. So pleased that you follow us and we hope our paths will cross soon again.
Much love
Nilla and Anders
We wish you all the best¡
We carry with us our meeting too.
Love
The basque family 🙂