A short story about human reliability and expertise versus marine technology.<\/p>\n\n
Often, when a pod of bottlenose dolphins suddenly appears alongside the hull, passengers ask us in amazement whether we use radar or sonar to locate them. The answer is a resounding \u2018no\u2019. As a certified Blue Boat, we avoid any technology that might emit noise or vibrations that could disturb the animals in their own habitat. <\/p>\n\n
Our secret is far older and more human: it is instinct and craftsmanship. The deck crew doesn\u2019t just watch the horizon; they interpret the signs the ocean gives us. A subtle change in the colour of the water, the frantic flight of shearwaters or a particular current tell us where there is life. <\/p>\n\n
We have been exploring the coast of Jand\u00eda since 1995, and it is this hard-won knowledge that enables us to encounter our fellow travellers in a natural and respectful way, with an exceptionally high success rate.<\/sup> Here, the magic comes from the Atlantic, but it\u2019s our crew who have the keen eye to spot it.<\/p>\n\n