Four of us in a two boat convoy down to the Solent for a week's eating, drinking, laughing and a bit of sailing too! That was the high-life plan but as so often before, Global Warming let us down and we sat around in the wind and rain of Eastbourne bemoaning the English weather. It … Continue reading Same Old…
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Hardships
Life is pretty tough aboard - eking out the stale ships biscuits and tainted water, and always with the lurking spectre of scurvy and having to drink your own urine. Not only that, but the relentless wash in Gosport Marina has worn through this mooring line in under a week! But there's always someone worse … Continue reading Hardships
After the Apocalypse
A walk in the lovely South Downs I told you, with frequent stops at various Tea and Cake Rooms, I said.. And it's true - that's what we did, but there was a hidden agenda!!!! Ever mindful of the End of Days, Kevin had brought his new Basha to test out. After pumping ourselves up … Continue reading After the Apocalypse
When Men Grow Old……
... Like a One String Fiddle, They can tell a tale or two.. So gather Round, Me Hearties ... for I've a Tale to Tell About Mexican Pete and Dead-Eye Dick And a Harlot named Eskimo Nell...... .............................. I've only tried the medium so far!!! I still have to try Dead Eye Dick and Mexican … Continue reading When Men Grow Old……
If only mine was a Bit Bigger!
It's always easy to think that if you had even a slightly bigger boat you'd sail further and use it in a wider range of conditions. Wandering round any marina and seeing the weed-infested larger sailing boats should dispel that thought, but it still lurks at the back of your mind - just another couple … Continue reading If only mine was a Bit Bigger!
Here We Go Again
Hurray! The prototype windscoop is finished ! However if I ever want to make and sell these I'll have to get the sewing time down from a gruelling 4 days! Unfortunately on testing it out there are several changes needed - - to the point of having to start all over again! I'll be getting … Continue reading Here We Go Again
I thought these were meant to be strong!
Good job I've got a spare
Sailing to Holland
In September 2017 Lynn and I sat in Eastbourne Marina ready to set sail. The boat was provisioned. Charts of Holland had been purchased or borrowed. The passage plans were completed... But after 4 days of torrential rain and gale-force winds that showed no sign of abating we decided to do the seamanlike thing and … Continue reading Sailing to Holland
This Sailing Life 