EXPEDITION DETAILS

Time taken: Six weeks Transportation: Challenge 72 yacht Starting point: Reykjavík Stops: Ísafjörður (Iceland), Tasiilaq (Greenland), Kungmiut (Greenland), Reykjavík, Vestmannaeyjar (Iceland), St Kilda, Isle of Mull, Alderney, Portsmouth Team size: Crew of 15

Essential item: A thermos flask for long, cold nights on deck

Surprising moment: A minke whale surfacing right alongside as we sailed across the North Atlantic. It nearly hit the boat!