The trip over from Korčula to Vis was around 4.5 hours and for a good chunk of this we were motor sailing. We set off at around 9am as we feared Continue reading The Island of Vis
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I told you motor sailing can be fun
As we left Brna this morning, I was expecting we’d be motoring all the way to our destination Vela Luka as the winds were light again. But after about 30 minutes Continue reading I told you motor sailing can be fun
Anchoring off Hvar
After two nights in Maslinica at £75 a night (gasp) we were ready for Stari Grad but ended up anchoring in a Hvar bay. After our first night we had been moved from the outside of the breakwater as the wind was likely to pick up – no complaints there. We had two descents meals in local restaurants and when walking back Continue reading Anchoring off Hvar
English Channel night crossing
I’ve just returned from skippering my first night crossing across the English Channel. We had spent the day recuperating from our passage over here having had pastries on board in the morning late enough that meant we didn’t really need, or want, lunch. Lou was busy polishing the gelcoat so I made us a substantial chilli timed for about an hour before departure. Continue reading English Channel night crossing