A day out on the water in February isn’t top of my list and so as our confidence in the forecast for strong winds grew as the day drew nearer we wondered if we’d live to regret it. Continue reading Windchat takes force 6, gusting 7, in her stride
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Chichester to Hamble
I’d called the lock keeper at Chichester on the VHF the previous evening and he was estimating we might clear the channel outside the marina by 1100. We were listening Continue reading Chichester to Hamble
A very rocky night in Yarmouth
Having collected our yacht from Fairview Sailing much debate ensued as to where we should go this first evening. Top of the list was a night entry into the Beaulieu and stay over at Buckler’s Hard. We all were keen to avoid Continue reading A very rocky night in Yarmouth
Great sunrise, marina crabbing – not much sailing
I woke early and noticed the red tint from outside so I nipped on deck to take a photo from the pontoon of Nomad 1 in the sunrise. A great way to wake up I have to say. A leisurely breakfast, much walking around looking for parts we weren’t quite sure of at the chandlers and we bade farewell to Joe who had to work for a living today. Continue reading Great sunrise, marina crabbing – not much sailing