On 11th August, we decided to sail to Reykjavik from Vestmann Islands, despite a no supporting winds forecast. The first surprise during a night shift was to spot on the horizon a red light not indicated on the nautical charts. Getting closer, it became apparent that this was a fire of some sort.
Night sailing along the Fagradalsfjall volcano
Only then I realised that in Iceland, such fires are erupting volcanoes...
