First the easy bit, statistics:
8th June to 25th august, 78 days. 1806 nm logged, 1779 nm GPS. 205 engine hours. (Looks like half the distance by engine!). Weather: Everything from flat calm to strong gale. Rain: Frequent. Sunshine: Could have been more, but when it happened, we were in places where it was important. Experiences: Uncountable.
Today, from Sandefjord and home, the weather forecast said that we should be able to sail the last bit home, and so it happened, although the timing was a bit wrong and I had to dawdle past Færder to Fuglehuk while waiting for the wind, which came in gradually and only lived up to the forecast the last few miles. Never mind, I was determined to sail. Couldn’t return on the engine! Somebody must have followed my progress on MarineTraffic, as the last few meters into the harbour were to flag wavings, horn blowings and many waving me welcome. Fantastic. Help with tying up. Handshakes. Hugs. Congratulatory remarks and a bottle of wine. Great fun! Thankyou to everybody! Maybe do it again next year?!
After a quick trip to the super for victuals, and cooking them, I’m now about ready for sleep. It has been a long day after a long and very successful trip. The welcome will carry me into dreamland.
Alls very well.
Josin's 2025 cruise 
Fantastic to hear you were welcomed home as the local hero returning. It was a very successful trip and I am very glad to have been part of it. Well done on the solo trip back over the North Sea. I must admit I felt a bit guilty leaving you to do it alone, but you you did it “no worries”. Where to next?
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Hurray Sailor John. Welcome home, safe and sound and full of wonderful memories Liz
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Congrats, great adventure!
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