Cape Horn (Spanish: Cabo de Hornos) is a steep rocky headland on Hornos Island, Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, southern Chile. Located off the southern tip of mainland South America, it was named Hoorn for the birthplace of the Dutch navigator Willem Corneliszoon Schouten, who rounded it in 1616. False Cape Horn (Falso Cabo de Hornos), on Hoste Island, 35 miles (56 km) northwest, is sometimes mistaken for it. Navigation in the rough waters around the cape is hazardous. The climate is windy and cold year-round. (Source Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Day 137 – 8th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 137 |
| Date: | 8th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 55° 32′ S |
| Longitude: | 64° 56.4′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 35 NW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 40 NW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 6 NW |
| Cloud Cover | 3/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 11.4°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 5.3°C |
| Barometer: | 1015 |
| Whales Seen: | 1 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 136 – 7th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 136 |
| Date: | 7th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 55° 33′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 30′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 4.5°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 15 SW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 35 SW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 15 W |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 9°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 5.3°C |
| Barometer: | 1018 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Log
- Iceberg to the north, going closer to iceberg to get photos. Movie camera won’t work.
Source: CUL00058/1
Images
Iceberg to the north
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Photo of logbook entry
Source: CUL00039/19/4
What is a trade wind?
A trade wind is a persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the intertropical convergence zone. It is stronger and more consistent over the oceans than over land and often produces partly cloudy sky conditions, characterized by shallow cumulus clouds, or clear skies that make trade-wind islands popular tourist resorts. Its average speed is about 5 to 6 metres per second (11 to 13 miles per hour) but can increase to speeds of 13 metres per second (30 miles per hour) or more. The trade winds were named by the crews of sailing ships that depended on the winds during westward ocean crossings. (Source Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Day 135 – 6th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 135 |
| Date: | 6th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 54° 28.9′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 39.6′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.5°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 20 SW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 40 SW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 20 SW |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 13.6°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 5.4°C |
| Barometer: | 1014 |
| Whales Seen: | 0 D |
Source: CUL00045/4
Jon Sanders’ 10th Circumnavigation
Enjoying our coverage of Jon Sanders’ triple circumnaviation of the world? Sanders is about to set sail on a new adventure:
‘Yachting legend Jon Sanders and his faithful SV Perie Banou II are taking one last circumnavigation of the world. This will be yet another record-breaking feat, his 10th voyage around planet earth.
Jon will be setting sail on this historic voyage from Fremantle, Western Australia during October 2016. He plans to return to Fremantle one year later after circumnavigating the world. This circumnavigation will include two formal races. The Dirk Hartog Island Race, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the landing by Dutch voyagers on Australian shores, commences 15th October 2016. The 2017 Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Race, a 3,600 nautical mile race across the South Atlantic, commences January 2017. A crew will be supporting Jon in these two races. Jon will sail solo for the majority of the voyage.’
For more information, see Jon Sanders’ website.
Day 134 – 5th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 134 |
| Date: | 5th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 53° 2.1′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 48.6′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.2°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 25 W |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | NIL WIND |
| Cloud Cover | 4/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 14.2°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 11.1°C |
| Barometer: | 1017 |
| Ships Seen: | 1 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Log
- Argentine Coast Guard came alongside, told me to fly my flag
Source: CUL00058/1
Images
Argentine Coast Guard
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Prefectura Naval
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Flying the flag
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Day 133 – 4th October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 133 |
| Date: | 4th October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 52° 44.6′ S |
| Longitude: | 63° 27.5′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 6.1°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25-30 NW |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 28 NW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 10 SE |
| Cloud Cover | 4/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 12.8°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7.5°C |
| Barometer: | 1018.5 |
| Ships Seen: | 4 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Day 132 – 3rd October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 132 |
| Date: | 3rd October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 51° 3.4′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 45.9′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.6°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 20 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 30 WSW |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 12 W |
| Cloud Cover | 5/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 11°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7°C |
| Barometer: | 1011.5 |
| Ships Seen: | 2 |
Source: CUL00045/4
Log
- Cannot pick up the BBC, voice of America or anything properly at this time. 2nd ship sighted.
- Buzzed by Royal Navy helicopter, communicated with RN. Nice to have the Royal Navy about.
Source: CUL00058/1
Images
Trawler
Source: CUL00039/19/2
Day 131 – 2nd October 1986
Noon Summary Log
| Day: | 131 |
| Date: | 2nd October 1986 |
| Latitude: | 49° 31.6′ S |
| Longitude: | 62° 38.1′ W |
| Water Temperature: | 5.6°C |
| Wind @ Noon: | 25 W |
| Max Wind /24 hours: | 25 W |
| Min Wind /24 hours: | 15 NE |
| Cloud Cover | 8/8 |
| Cabin Temperature: | 12.4°C |
| Outside Temperature: | 7.1°C |
| Barometer: | 1012 |
Source: CUL00045/4