Two things! I've been advised by several people who, and I don't know how, seem to know about these things, that Satan's Private Parts are not icy cold as I'd presumed, but are in fact searingly hot! So please update the last blog to this new level of knowledge. Second thing The perineum is a … Continue reading Life in the Saddle

After waking to find that the fan heater had finally packed up, the boat felt as cold as Satan's Private Parts! I would imagine. However Cowes Yacht Haven when the weekenders have gone is much more pleasant place... cheaper, cleaner and no queueing for a shower. But the Isle of Wight can't hold us for … Continue reading Luxury

For various reasons this is a shorter that usual trip. Given the chance we'd be headed back to Holland, but that will have to be next year instead. We had planned to sail to Dieppe for the kite festival but the weather looked a bit uncertain for a 12 hour crossing so we chickened out … Continue reading To the Solent

Southampton boat show. What a lot of lovely boats - but not a chart table in sight! The nice man showing us round said that everyone used electronics now because they were safer! and as he was a sailing instructor he knew these things. When I asked what he'd do if the power went down … Continue reading Boat Show