Article No. 1 February, 1994
The Atlantic Crossing.  Antigua to Bermuda and Azores to Norway. Winter in Norway. Including a Brief Summary of the Caribbean

In this, the first and long overdue article to our BCA fellow members, we describe our Atlantic crossing. Follow us go through hell to reach heaven, taste a "Dark & Stormy", wait out a tropical disturbance, watch the main sail tear and Anne hit her nose puking in the toilet, haul in a huge Tuna and delight over playful dolphins. Trials & Tribulations abound - but it is all worth it: The Grand Finale! We also describe living onboard during the harsh, Norwegian winter - recapping warm experiences from the far corners of tropical Caribbean

Article No. 2 February 1996
Norway to Spain. Also Calling on Shetland & the Orkneys, Scotland, Ireland and Portugal

After wintering onboard in Norway, Lillehammer Olympics and lots of skiing, we head south for warmer climes, calling on old Viking settlements in Shetland & the Orkneys, the oldest yacht club in the world and the port wineries of Oporto. We finally chuck the old, raggedy dinghy, hoist a new main and set records, pausing for Xmas in Carmen's beautiful Sevilla and dinner with the hospitable fishermen of Sardinia. Watch out for Napoleon and the treacherous anchorages of Corsica!

Article No. 3 March, 1996
Gibraltar to Greece. Also Cruising the Balearics,Corsica,Sardinia & Sicily

Come with us to fascinating "Rock of Gibraltar", the picturesque "calas" and caves of Menorca and the healing sulphur pools of Isolas Aeolis. Sit out stormy weather and hair raising anchor conditions with us in Corsica have dinner with newfound friends in Sardinia, climb the fiery volcano of Aetna and visit ancient Acropolis refreshing history lessons of the distant past.

Article No. 4 November, 1996
Eastern Mediterranean. Greece, Turkey, North Cyprus and Israel

Exploring "the Cradle of Civilization" and learning ancient history all over again. Seeing is believing! Entering Turkey, crossroad between Europe and Asia, experiencing close contact with people of foreign religions and cultures, comparing notes and sharing a simple meal in a shack. Sightseeing through the Bible, getting hit by the "Mother of all Meltemis" and much, much more!

Article No. 5 January, 1998
Trinidad "The best kept Secret in the Caribbean"

We share with you our Trinidad experience, which is especially useful for those of you offshore sailors who may be planning to spend some time in that part of the Caribbean

Article No. 6 June, 2000
From the exotic Islands of the South Seas to the Pirate infested Waters of troubled South East Asia
Cruising Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, PNG, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia

Learn about the "Fiji Factor", cyclones and macho traditions of Vanuatu; "kastom dance" in the "buff" and "land diving", "the coming of age" and kava ceremonies, "Black Magic" and bride prices. We spite a "state of emergency" in the Solomons, meet the rescuer of JFK, trade with the best carvers in the Pacific and donate eye glasses to the descendents of the head hunters. In Indonesia, a brush with real danger, pirate infested waters and troubled shores, bloodthirsty dragons and human-like orangutans. Last but not least, electrolysis and two groundings! Are we getting blasé or what???

Article No. 7 January, 2001
The Homecoming. Thailand to the Maldives, across the Indian Ocean to the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, up the Red Sea to Israel, through the Mediterranean north to Norway

Memorable millennium celebrations and a vicious circle of misfortune: We have two break-ins, damage the jib, get caught in a huge fish net, battle the Red Sea Northers and infamous pilots of the Suez Canal -and transit the Gulf of Aden, notorious for pirate attacks. We squeak by. But the good outweighs the bad: Swimming with giant manta rays in the Maldives, exploring the unique "marsas" and "khors" of Sudan and befriending the beautiful and proud peoples of Eritrea, the completion of our circumnavigation in Israel-and cocktails with Shimon Peres! Two months later, a grand finale in Norway, marking the end of 9 years at sea and 15 of living aboard. Behind us are 56,000 nautical miles and landfalls in 76 countries and island colonies. An era is over.

Article No. 8 February 1, 2001
Pros & Cons of a Circumnavigator

A detailed account of Nor Siglar - how we improved and prepared her for offshore cruising and how she held up during 56,000 nautical miles and nine years on the high seas. A useful report for those of you who are getting ready to sail into the "deep blue yonder".

For further accounts of NOR SIGLAR'S voyage, please refer to

"Travel Logs to Family and Friends"