2006 — 2009 · Røst → Cairns
S/Y Underveis
A circumnavigation from Røst, heading west.
The project
Two childhood friends from Røst set out to sail around the world.
The idea of sailing around the world was born in the summer of 2000. Since then we have worked actively and seriously with our idea, and developed it into a plan, that has now become the project that we are about to realize in August next year (2006).
Latest dispatches
Letters from the voyage
2007 3a
PARIS: Here you can view pictures from our stay in Paris. Click on each picture for larger version.
Underveis amongst cannibals
MALEKULA, VANUATU: - They will love your white skin, our man says, smilingly, showing off his long, yellow teeth and looking at us with blood-shot eyes.
Kava – Southern Pacific way of life
PORT VILA, VANUATU: In the desolate jungle areas on the islands of the Southern Pacific, the mildly narcotic drink of kava is very popular.
Palangi in paradise
PAGO PAGO: One day the Port Captain of Pago Pago called all ships in the harbour with a request if anyone could conceive of going to the little atoll of Swains…
Crossing the
180 DEGREES EAST/WEST: Underveis has crossed the international date line. We are now counting the longitude backwards home towards Røst. A new milestone for us.
(Not so) American Samoa
PAGO PAGO: American Samoa is an undiscovered pearl, no less. Possibly the name deters yachties from venturing there. That’s a pity.
The crew
