I finally collected my replacement autohelm at Brest (see pic)and set off for Camaret. Going through the narrows at a hot 7 knots my Genoa started doing the Can Can, then the Shoogle, then crumpled to her knees and fell into the sea! The halyard had broken. I soon had her back on board, with …
The most expensive film flop ever but a beautiful movie. Due to a technical hitch I left you spellbound as I battled the storms on the Isle de Batz. Well I bent the kedge(see pic) but surged on through the Chanel de Four and Raz de Sein (Heaven’s Gate)… But wait….Just off L’AberWrach a hole …
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Hey Cruisies Just a quick confirmation of launch dates as there seems to be some confusion. Lifting Keels launch date is Monday 27th March 2023, 9am kick off. This ties in with a favourable tide for launching from the boat ramp, and agreed with harbour master. Bilge Keels launch date is Saturday 1st April 2023, …
Day4 : At Cawsand now. Stopped 2 nights at Salcombe to let gale blow thru. Diesel at bunker £1.82 litre. Blimey!! Day 6:Polperro, by slow boat.1.5knots. That’s like me going up Broad St, with a following wind! I had to get the hammock out for my aching bones. – You can’t do that on Broad …
