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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:14:19 +0100 El Bigote gem Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:34:05 +0100 /index.php?pid=655 I have put a whole album of photos in the 2013 collection for this place...(more) Latest News Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:11:50 +0100 /index.php?pid=654 Set off at 9am this morning and expected 12 hors at most, so expected to anchor no later than sunset...(more) Latest News Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:01:09 +0100 /index.php?pid=653 Click on the blog menu item on the left to read the latest updates...(more) Latest News Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:01:52 +0100 /index.php?pid=652 It seems that locations are not being ordered by the date created ( and sent by email), but as they are received my the email server...(more) Latest News Fri, 31 May 2013 09:45:04 +0100 /index.php?pid=651 Just to update the website, as my adverts for crew may still be on the internet somewhere...(more) Latest News Tue, 28 May 2013 23:37:41 +0100 /index.php?pid=650 This has been a great day, I think I now have my crew issue resolved...(more) Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:04 +0100 /index.php?pid=648 As per my last Latest News post (15May Seeking crew), I am still seeking crew, although have had many emails from hopeful applicants...(more) Latest News Wed, 15 May 2013 10:21:41 +0100 /index.php?pid=647 I am looking for educated and experienced crew ideally with some sailing experience but preferably day skipper or ICC for gentle cruising around the mediterranean and sun-soaking for the whole or any part of the summer...(more) Boats and Crew Tue, 14 May 2013 11:06:54 +0100 /index.php?pid=646 Met Jonathan and Anne in Sant Antonio...(more) Latest News Sun, 12 May 2013 17:12:10 +0100 /index.php?pid=645 I returned to the boat today...(more) The Blog Sat, 11 May 2013 09:54:46 +0100 /index.php?pid=644 ... Latest News Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:12:38 +0100 /index.php?pid=643 I have added a Wordpress blog to the site, as it is better for us to use and probably far easier and more attractive for you to read...(more) Boats and Crew Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:59:57 +0100 /index.php?pid=642 Chris is a sailing instructor from California, USA...(more) Port D` Andratx marina Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:46:16 +0100 /index.php?pid=641 I moored the yacht here for a few weeks in September 2012 to go back to London to help Estelle with some DIY tasks before she put her flat on the market...(more) Portals Nous anchorage Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:26:59 +0100 /index.php?pid=640 Portals Nous anchorage Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:06:28 +0100 /index.php?pid=639 The marina is posh with a capital P-O-S and H! Absolutely superb place to eat in the many outside restaurants, but bring your blazer or hang a jumper over your shoulders...(more) Es Nautic marina Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:01:08 +0100 /index.php?pid=638 ... Es Nautic marina Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:59:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=637 ... Es Nautic marina Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:50:35 +0100 /index.php?pid=636 ... Es Nautic marina Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:41:39 +0100 /index.php?pid=635 We were heading for mainland Spain from Mallorca to avoid the strong winds and planned to stop overnight in Es Nautic, after a rough passage across the top of Ibiza...(more) Latest News Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:34:43 +0000 /index.php?pid=634 Whilst waiting for this winter to disappear (it is really snowing a little today! The day before easter!), I made changes to the guestbook to allow us to comment on what you guys write...(more) Latest News Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:11:10 +0000 /index.php?pid=633 Goodness this winter has dragged! It seems to be lasting forever...(more) The Blog Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:22:44 +0000 /index.php?pid=632 We decided to spend the winter (2012) in London, as we still had Estelle`s flat there and her 19 year old daughter wanted a final "xmas at home"...(more) Gin Pennant Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:37:28 +0000 /index.php?pid=602 ... Gin Pennant Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:33:40 +0000 /index.php?pid=601 A Gin Pennant means that the Latest News Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:20:36 +0000 /index.php?pid=598 I didn"t have much video footage from last year, but from what I did have, I have put together a couple of videos of our sailing adventure in 2012...(more) Videos Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:17:38 +0000 /index.php?pid=597 ZKaFCgjhNTo... Videos Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100 /index.php?pid=596 4XXs0az9QrQ... Videos Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:52:23 +0000 /index.php?pid=595 Cr9R-Pkjjns... Cala Blanco anchorage Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:39:14 +0000 /index.php?pid=594 ... Videos Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:34:17 +0000 /index.php?pid=593 XvQl2heSfNI... Latest News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=592 ... Latest News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=591 ... Latest News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=590 ... The Blog Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:59:43 +0000 /index.php?pid=589 We flew into London City airport with British Airways on 22nd Nobember and the weather greeting us was dismal, cold and wet...(more) Lefkas Marina gem Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:15:40 +0000 /index.php?pid=588 Lefkas marina to become a catamaran heaven! We introduce a new pricing policy for catamarans in Lefkas marina according to which there is no extra charge on mooring fees in all catamaran categories! This new offer concerns bookings from 01/10/2012! Latest News Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:38:56 +0000 /index.php?pid=587 ... Latest News Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:24:40 +0000 /index.php?pid=586 ... Latest News Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:18:44 +0000 /index.php?pid=585 I have put a couple of new videos on the video page for your information and entertainment, unfortunately not of us or our boat, but very similar versions that will give you an idea of what life has been like for us...(more) Videos Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:54:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=584 RWfIfvtZJOU... Videos Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:45:07 +0000 /index.php?pid=583 7ImoAYpCen8... Cala Blanco anchorage Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:45:01 +0000 /index.php?pid=582 Attractive but small cala with a decent sand bottom...(more) Latest News Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:25:21 +0000 /index.php?pid=581 We arrived in grey, wet, cold London last night and ironically flew into my old manor, London City Airport, on a British Airways flight directly from Ibiza...(more) Latest News Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:17:17 +0000 /index.php?pid=580 For you avid readers of our adventures, I have updated The Blog for September and October...(more) The Blog Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:15:53 +0000 /index.php?pid=579 The Blog Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:14:41 +0000 /index.php?pid=578 Latest News Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:37:11 +0000 /index.php?pid=577 We were going to sail across to mainland Spain looking for a marina to tuck the boat away for winter, as the weather is too rough at this time of year for anchoring...(more) Latest News Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:12:54 +0100 /index.php?pid=575 Severe gales were reported to be hitting Mallorca next Tuesday, so we are moving the boat to the Spanish mainland via Ibiza...(more) Latest News Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:06:21 +0100 /index.php?pid=574 I collected Estelle from the airport and we spent the night on board, as the winds and swell are a little high and I did not want to leave the boat...(more) Latest News Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:08:28 +0100 /index.php?pid=573 I met a sailing instructor (Chris Dawson from California) in Corner Bar, Palma and have been undergoing sailing instruction for the past week...(more) Latest News Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:04:00 +0100 /index.php?pid=572 Oliver from YachtTech came aboard and fitted the new bow roller that had arrived from France last week...(more) Latest News Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:34:46 +0100 /index.php?pid=571 No, the iPhone did not miraculously self repair (iRepair! - note to self to register that website!) but I bought a simple Nokia in order to send and receive texts...(more) Latest News Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:06:09 +0100 /index.php?pid=570 Do not worry if you cannot contact me by phone or text message, but my poor iPhone took a little dunking yesterday...(more) Cala Fornella anchorage Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:40:51 +0100 /index.php?pid=569 Although tiny, it does protect from Westerly winds, whereas Santa Ponsa does not...(more) Latest News Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:20:49 +0100 /index.php?pid=568 October has arrived (at an alarming speed) and thankfully with it came fair winds and blue skys...(more) Boats and Crew Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:11:01 +0100 /index.php?pid=567 Latest News Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:01:26 +0100 /index.php?pid=565 Before you freak out, no, it wasn't our boat...(more) Latest News Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:53:33 +0100 /index.php?pid=564 I got off lightly, although it was a bit hairy when the anchor roller flew off...(more) Latest News Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:23:41 +0100 /index.php?pid=563 Thank you to everyone that sent texts and Facebook messages wishing me a happy 50th birthday...(more) Latest News Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:10:07 +0100 /index.php?pid=562 Flew out 10am monday morning from Luton and arrived on the boat at 3pm in the afternoon...(more) Latest News Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:43:51 +0100 /index.php?pid=561 Monday (17th) I am returning to Port de Andratx and the boat...(more) Santa Ponsa anchorage Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:40:12 +0100 /index.php?pid=560 Keep to the south side of the bay, as there is a shallow bit between the cardinal bouys in the middle and the north side is busy with tourist boats...(more) Santa Ponsa anchorage Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:26:25 +0100 /index.php?pid=559 Santa Ponsa is a typical, but small, alcohol-fuelled teen party town, but the anchorage is huge and affords protection from nearly all directions...(more) The Blog Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:46:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=558 I have been busy! So very busy, so apologies for the lack of updates...(more) Latest News Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:36:40 +0100 /index.php?pid=557 Doesn't time fly when you are having fun! Apologies for not updating the website as often as you want...(more) Guest Book Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 /index.php?pid=556 just had a long weekend staying with Phil in the boat...(more) Latest News Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:42:42 +0100 /index.php?pid=555 Took possession of the boat @12 noon Friday 10th...(more) Latest News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:55:50 +0100 /index.php?pid=554 I will not be moving on to the boat until 10th August, but just wanted to add something here so anyone following our progress is not waiting expectantly too long...(more) Latest News Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:21:45 +0100 /index.php?pid=553 Today I 'complete' the sale of my flat...(more) Latest News Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:38:43 +0100 /index.php?pid=552 This morning I finally exchanged on my property...(more) Latest News Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:01:21 +0100 /index.php?pid=551 At last, significant progress...(more) The Blog Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:36:54 +0100 /index.php?pid=550 Suffice to say that we may now be the proud owners of a Lovely Kitty Kat...(more) Calanque d'en Vau gem Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:57:44 +0100 /index.php?pid=549 ... The Blog Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:34:51 +0100 /index.php?pid=548 The good news is that we have found the perfect boat...(more) The Blog Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:48:59 +0100 /index.php?pid=547 Completion on selling the flat is set for 31 July...(more) Latest News Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:25:24 +0100 /index.php?pid=546 I made some changes to this website recently and didn't check them, so left an error in the program that I was not aware about until John told me tonight...(more) Latest News Sat, 26 May 2012 14:39:26 +0100 /index.php?pid=545 I have been updating the blogs each month, but it is so difficult finding anything to say when we are doing nothing on the Adventure...(more) Mata Arai - Coffee tours gem Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:07 +0100 /index.php?pid=544 Worked at Kings College with Sofia...(more) The Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 10:55:55 +0100 /index.php?pid=543 Well the flat is sold and the adventure taking shape...(more) The Blog Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:35:08 +0100 /index.php?pid=542 Just for continuity, I thought I would follow up my February blog with a short note for March, as I am writing this mid April...(more) The Blog Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:10:28 +0100 /index.php?pid=541 How on earth can two months pass by without me remembering to update the website blog? It is now mid April as I write this and I am sitting here trying to remember whether we have actually done anything to further the cause...(more) Los Rocques gem Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:30:02 +0000 /index.php?pid=540 Los Roques Archipelago, north of Caracas, Miranda region, Venezuela (11 Deg 57N, 66Deg 39W)...(more) Latest News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:19:03 +0000 /index.php?pid=539 I felt unusually inspired and have written loads in the blog...(more) The Blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:15:55 +0000 /index.php?pid=538 So, 2012 has arrived, Not just the year of the London Olympics (just down the road from where I live), but the end of the world...(more) Latest News Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:16:29 +0000 /index.php?pid=537 Yeay, I finally got around to complete the blog for December 2011...(more) Carnival event Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:38:45 +0000 /index.php?pid=536 ... Carnival event Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:37:11 +0000 /index.php?pid=535 Carnival: The most spectacular festival of the year is celebrated all around the island beginning late February and ending in March...(more) The Blog Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:31:45 +0000 /index.php?pid=533 Well, that was the end of 2011...(more) Latest News Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:17:03 +0000 /index.php?pid=531 Click on the blog menu on the left to read the November blog...(more) The Blog Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:21 +0000 /index.php?pid=530 I was right, November came and went in a blink, I only hope this winter does the same...(more) Latest News Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:36:28 +0000 /index.php?pid=526 Going to the Salon Nautique International de Paris Furling Spinnaker Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:44:44 +0000 /index.php?pid=523 Fisterra anchorage Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:09:42 +0000 /index.php?pid=520 ... Latest News Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:03:33 +0000 /index.php?pid=519 Don"t bother checking, nothing has happened...(more) The Blog Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:20:09 +0000 /index.php?pid=518 By the time I write something about October, I fear November will have finished too...(more) Latest News Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:27:34 +0100 /index.php?pid=511 Blog updated for September 2011...(more) The Blog Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:31:49 +0100 /index.php?pid=510 Such a burst of lovely weather, a real Indian summer! It would have been so lovely on the boat - any boat! Contacted Darren to see if he was spending any time on his during the hot weather, but sadly not...(more) The Blog Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:04:56 +0100 /index.php?pid=509 Although I said that I would pause the blog until something happened, I just wanted to put something down on paper (or bytes)...(more) Latest News Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:10:21 +0100 /index.php?pid=506 As we have made the decision to delay the boat and sailing adventure until next spring, The blogs will be getting shorter until we are on the boat...(more) The Blog Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:03:46 +0100 /index.php?pid=505 Perhaps this blog should be put on hold for the winter, as there is nothing much I can say until we are on the boat...(more) Theory and maths Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:17:55 +0100 /index.php?pid=501 Here is another "potential" flow sketch, from Bittle...(more) Theory and maths Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:56:46 +0100 /index.php?pid=500 ... Theory and maths Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:43:59 +0100 /index.php?pid=499 The difference in sheeting angles forms the "slot", that gap between jib and main whose quantitative performance seems to be poorly understood...(more) Theory and maths Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:32:24 +0100 /index.php?pid=498 The Blog Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:22:44 +0100 /index.php?pid=492 June has been much the same as the previous few months as I still have no agreed sale of the London flat (although is currently 'under offer', which means nothing until we sign a sale agreement)...(more) Latest News Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:15:30 +0100 /index.php?pid=488 This Multihull boat show was really disappointing in comparison to the French Multicoq show last month...(more) Latest News Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:05:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=487 Newsflash - Nothing has happened...(more) The Blog Fri, 27 May 2011 12:20:45 +0100 /index.php?pid=480 The first week of May was on the Hanse 531 bringing it back from Faro in Portugal to Gosport, Portsmouth and as we were 2 days late getting back, I had about 2 hours to pack and shower before leaving for John"s house in Suffolk for the weekend...(more) The Blog Wed, 11 May 2011 15:59:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=473 We visited the Grand Motte in the south of France for the Catamaran show (which the French rudely call the Multicoq) which I have detailed in the Dream section under Theory and maths Wed, 11 May 2011 15:31:11 +0100 /index.php?pid=472 Latest News Fri, 06 May 2011 02:08:14 +0100 /index.php?pid=465 Arrived at 1:30am friday morning...(more) Latest News Thu, 05 May 2011 00:56:24 +0100 /index.php?pid=464 In the English Channel!...(more) Latest News Mon, 02 May 2011 00:50:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=462 Gale warnings were cancelled and the gales never materialised...(more) Latest News Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:02:17 +0100 /index.php?pid=460 Anchoring overnight in Finisterre on Saturday night to avoid the recently reported gale force winds in the Bay of Biscay...(more) Latest News Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:55:00 +0100 /index.php?pid=459 ...(more) Latest News Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:49:47 +0100 /index.php?pid=458 Arrived last night and was collected from the airport...(more) Latest News Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:20:51 +0100 /index.php?pid=457 Sadly the dot-com was already taken, so I registered phaessa...(more) Latest News Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:11:43 +0100 /index.php?pid=452 I have been asked to crew the Hanse from Faro, where it is currently in the Marina back to Southampton...(more) Web Links Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:21:21 +0100 /index.php?pid=449 Web Links Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:52:39 +0100 /index.php?pid=447 La Grand Motte 2011 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:39:11 +0100 /index.php?pid=436 Although we did not get to see the Lavezzi at the boat show, the latest version, called the Lipari is very similar to the Lagoon 380...(more) La Grand Motte 2011 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:57:19 +0100 /index.php?pid=434 Euro 215,000 Helm bench seat on right hand side, sliding door but no sliding window...(more) La Grand Motte 2011 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:56:18 +0100 /index.php?pid=433 Euro 352,290The Catana range have twin helm positions at the back of the Cat...(more) La Grand Motte 2011 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:55:58 +0100 /index.php?pid=432 Euro 228,000Great boat but totally runied by making the Helm seat a GRP "bucket"...(more) La Grand Motte 2011 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:55:05 +0100 /index.php?pid=431 Euro 289,000This Cat has a very wide saloon wrap around chair and long table...(more) Day Skipper Practical Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:35:50 +0100 /index.php?pid=430 I have been so much wanting the winter to end and the spring to start so that I can take the practical...(more) rss feed Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:33:49 +0100 /index.php?pid=428 Click on the Marinas Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:04:44 +0100 /index.php?pid=427 Very 70"s marina with these wonderfullt retro apartment buildings around...(more) Latest News Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:18:10 +0100 /index.php?pid=426 We are enjoying a "veritable" beer (suposedly the largest size, but is just about a pint) beside the Marina in the glorious sunshine here in Cassis (check map or list of locations for position)...(more) Web Links Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:32:10 +0100 /index.php?pid=422 Latest News Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:35:27 +0100 /index.php?pid=386 The The Boat Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:05:40 +0100 /index.php?pid=384 Videos Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:48:34 +0100 /index.php?pid=365 4pT4SkfbdQc... Reef lines Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:05:09 +0100 /index.php?pid=354 [LagoonOwners] Re: Regarding Snapped Reef Lines...(more) Videos Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:29:41 +0100 /index.php?pid=353 noBzw45XwpI... The Blog Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:06:57 +0100 /index.php?pid=350 Finally, we actually did some sailing...(more) Benalmedina marina Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:48:09 +0100 /index.php?pid=349 Excellent Marina with good showering facilities many decent shops, bars and restaurants...(more) Anchorages Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:49:19 +0100 /index.php?pid=348 Good shelter for a southerly or south westerly...(more) Marina Palma de Mallorca marina Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:35:13 +0100 /index.php?pid=347 The marina is in the middle of private yacht clubs and private moorings and can be contacted on channel 09...(more) Palermo marina Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:23:50 +0100 /index.php?pid=346 Situated in the south west corner of Palermo bay, the marina is inside the main harbour...(more) Messina marina Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:10:52 +0100 /index.php?pid=345 Phenomenally expensive Marina at 100 Euros per night...(more) Latest News Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:30:41 +0100 /index.php?pid=344 Not sure why the last updates have not been published onto the latest news section...(more) Latest News Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:24:56 +0000 /index.php?pid=343 (Fri 9pm) Just arriving in Mallorca, will anchor about 5am near Palma, so that Alex may disembark and fly home tomorrow...(more) Guest Book Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=342 if you think we are worried about lack of contact for 2 days, what do you think will happen on your greater voyages? At least this time you are with some one who knows what they are doing...(more) Latest News Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:59:09 +0000 /index.php?pid=341 We are now not stopping in Sardegna (another unplanned, last minute decision), next stop Mallorca...(more) Latest News Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:39:23 +0000 /index.php?pid=340 Set sail on the 1pm tide from Messina and sailed through the night back to Palermo, where we had landed on Saturday evening...(more) Latest News Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:20:08 +0000 /index.php?pid=339 We arrived in Palermo Airport on Saturday about 7pm and took the shuttle bus to Palermo city centre...(more) Latest News Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=329 Our flights to Malta had to be changed with flights to Sicily, and luckily it was not too expensive to change...(more) The Boat Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=320 The Boat Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=318 Latest News Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=315 Finally (and I do hope that I am not tempting fate) the trip from Greece to Portugal is upon us...(more) Web Links Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=275 The Blog Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=254 February was probably the most frustrating month so far, as so little seems to have occurred, although I did pass the Dayskipper exam and have accepted an offer on my flat...(more) Web Links Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=228 Day Skipper Theory Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=227 This is the feedback from my test results...(more) Boat Names Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=226 A short sleep (usually not in bed)... Theory and maths Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=225 An aircraft's lift capabilities can be measured from the following formula:...(more) Boat Names Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=206 Jan's suggestion...(more) Boat Names Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=205 A well-know plant of the genus Nepeta (N...(more) Boat Names Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=204 Rick and Jan's description of my best attribute...(more) Boat Names Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=203 Phil and Estelle's Sailing Adventure...(more) The Boat Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=198 The Boat Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=197 The Boat Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=196 The Boat Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=195 The Boat Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=194 Web Links Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=193 Web Links Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=189 Web Links Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=188 Latest News Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=187 I was waiting until the certificate came in the post in case they were pulling my leg at the sailing school, but I have been informed that I have passed the Day skipper theory exam...(more) Guest Book Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=182 great idea, all the best...(more) Day Skipper Practical Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=181 Latest consideration is to take the RYA Day Skipper Practical in (or near) Faro as soon as we arrive on Darren's Hanse...(more) Day Skipper Practical Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=178 Because of the timing of the Hanse trip from Greece to Portugal kept changing and also that Estelle could not easily have taken an additional week off beforehand, we are now planning to take the Day Skipper practical in March...(more) The Blog Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=177 Yesterday we viewed two used catamarans for sale in Gosport, co-incidentally both at the same marina and both built in 2006...(more) Latest News Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=171 We are looking for help with the name of the boat...(more) Marinas Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=161 Greenland dock is London's largest Marina, situated in South Quays, Rotherhithe...(more) Day Skipper Theory Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=143 I have now taken the exam for the Day skipper theory...(more) Latest News Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=138 An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed is a way of providing regularly changing updates, such as blogs, etc...(more) The Blog Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=107 Happy New Year to you all...(more) Boatshow Jan11 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=105 The saloon "dining" table provides a similar all-round vision from the large deck windows and is the true deck-saloon yacht...(more) Latest News Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=96 The calendar has been created so that we can schedule friends and families for holidays, or possibly (eventually) for chartering...(more) Guest Book Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=85 Wishing you the best of luck with this exciting adventure! I hope the exams are a doddle for you both & your trip in February is a great success, we look forward to keeping up with your travels & seeing all the wonderful places you'll visit on the site, please post lots of pics for us landlubbers! ...(more) Boatshow Jan11 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=82 When we went to the Boat Show last September, the yacht that inspired us the most was the Discovery 55...(more) Latest News Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=76 Saturday (8th) we went to the London Boat show at the Excel in Docklands, just a 15 minute train ride away from home...(more) Marinas Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=75 This is just a test marina (set at Swanwick) to test the List of Locations page and links...(more) Marinas Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=74 This is just a test anchorage (set at Hamble) to test the List of Locations page and links...(more) Anchorages Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:25:08 +0000 /index.php?pid=73 This is just a test anchorage (set at Swanwick) to test the List of Locations page and links...(more) Anchorages Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:25:08 +0000 /index.php?pid=72 This is just a test anchorage (set at Levington) to test the List of Locations page and links...(more) Latest News Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=71 It seems that our crewing on the Hanse 54 (see News from 21Dec)has been delayed...(more) Latest News Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=70 A live Latest News Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=69 I have added the live tracking to this website, which I can update instantly and automagically from my iPhone, using the Instamapper app...(more) Potential Boats Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=68 The Discovery 55 was the first boat that I saw that I knew that I wanted to do this...(more) Potential Boats Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=67 It has happened again...(more) Guest Book Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=63 Arrrrr (imagine that in super pirate accent!!!!)...(more) Latest News Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=60 We have been offered the opportunity to crew on a Hanse 54-footer from Greece to Portugal recently purchased by a friend...(more) Latest News Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=59 Completed the last Day skipper course module...(more) Day Skipper Practical Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=58 I have been looking at a company in the Canaries to complete the Day Skipper Practical course...(more) The Blog Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=57 Update: We are currently completing the Chimera Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=56 ... Phil Busby Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=33 ... Boat Show 2010 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=32 Boat Show 2010 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=31 This was the boat that captured our imagination...(more) Boat Show 2010 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=30 Designer Ron Holland certainly got it right with the navigator's table up high with a clear panoramic view outside...(more) Potential Boats Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=26 This was the boat that we decided was "the one"...(more) The Blog Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=24 Just this blog will appear if you click on the blog icon for the boat show in the Potential Boats Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=23 We recently have been introduced to catamarans...(more) Latest News Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=13 I have linked into the Google maps API to display locations of places visited in our adventure...(more) Videos Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=4 ENQ5C_7S6lk... Potential Boats Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=3 We have looked at many different boats, searching for the perfect one for us as a home and a source of travel and adventure...(more) Latest News Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 /index.php?pid=2 I will rename the website either when Estelle and I have selected a dot com name or used the name of the boat...(more)