In a bubble of optimism I’ve started to make a wind scoop. I’m planning on substantially improving on all the ones I’ve seen so far! Watch this space .. turns out it’s a more complicated project than it first appeared 🤯 All this work is being undertaken in the future hope that the sun will … Continue reading Optimism
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Fear and Loathing
Sunny day in Portsmouth yesterday so I ventured into Gunwharfe Quays. What a disturbing shock of dystopian fiction made flesh! A sea of masks, topped by frightened eyes, scuttling to avoid getting too close!Big Brother style Tannoy announcements warning to keep apart from others!One way systems herding people around the shops.... and on every door … Continue reading Fear and Loathing
The Bolt!
Back to the boat after lockdown at last.. only to discover a water leak from the engine cooling water pump! It's 5 years since I replaced the water pump shaft seals and it's a relatively straightforward job - so armed with a new set of seals I started work this morning. The first job is … Continue reading The Bolt!
This Sailing Life 