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Regaled by AI

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OpenAI ChatGPT wrote us a poem to send us away on our voyage: In yonder realm, where mighty oceans meet, Two Americans, with hearts as vast and fleet, A Scotsman brave, a Lithuanian bold, Embarked upon a ship, their tale to unfold. Through surging waves, their vessel forged ahead, Adventure's flame within their souls widespread, To Greenland's icy shores they set their sight, A gallant crew, embarked on this great flight. The Americans, with spirit fierce and high, Their voices rang, resounding to the sky, Of freedom's land, they spoke in fervent verse, Their dreams ablaze, ambitions to traverse. The Scotsman, true, with kilt and brogue so strong, His tales of clans and legends, woven long, He regaled all with Highland's wild delight, His ancient tongue a beacon in the night. The Lithuanian, wise and calm of mien, A scholar's heart, a thinker keen, He shared the tales of distant Baltic shores, Where amber gleams upon the sunlit moors. As winds did blow, and tempests

Tracker link

 Here is the tracker link. Click on it to see where we are. http://inreachlink.com/UMNNOVJ We should leave Clifden 1 June, Thursday, in the  afternoon. 

To Arctic waters 2023

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                                                         Teddy & berg. Denmark Strait                                                       Photo by Claudia Kirchberger, 2022     The Trip Round trip from Ireland to West Greenland and likely Baffin Island, Canada. A lot of walking in wilderness. Fishing and small game hunting. Trip is 1 June - 15 September. 2 legs; crew change 20 July at Ilulissat or Upernavik. Where we go on the 2nd leg depends on ice conditions.                                                    Far end of Scoresbysund, East Greenland                                                                  Photo by Richard Darley, 2022       The Crew Vasilij Trubicyn - Lithuania, 64. Experienced sailor. Professional navigator. Bob Thompson - Shetlands, UK; 68. Experienced sailor. Semi retired Marine Engineer. We met at Tassilaq. E Greenland a few years ago - he was crewing on another boat. Connor Ryan - Chicago, USA, 27. Sails a Venture 21 on the Great Lakes. Writer, phot