So, you go out and buy a boat. Then you need to sail the damned thing! “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” Brooks Atkinson I’ve been thinking about places to take Pamela C in the short, medium and longer-term. Short term is relatively easy, shakedown cruises of 1 hour, 5 […]
Summary of costs and expenses to date (Budget including boat acquisition was £32,000) Replacement Anchor and 60m anchor Chain £1,500 Electrical Repairs and maintenance £500 Lifejackets (6 adult, 2 children) £2,000 Insurance £263 Rigging and mast repairs £7,500 Aft cabin mattress replacement (seriously water damaged) £228 Pre-launch preparations and boat lift costs £600 Hydrovane Repairs […]
As a child, I was captivated by tales of sailing and the sea, stories such as Swallows and Amazons, Robinson Crusoe, Hemingway’s tale of “The Old Man and the Sea” and so many other stories I’d read as a child.
I am the Lord thy captain. There shall be no higher authority aboard this ship. Though shall not disobey my order Though shall not tell me a lie Thy shall not lose thy cool Though shall not take any strong drink or strong drugs without my permission Though shall not sleep on watch Though shall […]
We the undersigned confirm and understand that sailing vessels and water can be a dangerous place, and agree not to hold the Owner/Captain (Jon Morby) or his delegates liable in the event of loss or injury under civil law where reasonable endeavours to maintain your safety have been taken. In addition, we agree to follow […]
I have often been asked “so if you don’t think they (Boris, et al) are doing a good job, what would you do in their place?” … so I decided it might be time to put it down “on paper” so I can answer the question more simply and openly. COVID-19 Response I would have […]
Ok, bit of an experiment here …. Over the years I’ve helped a lot of people out and never really asked for anything in return, many have said “you’ve saved our business, thank you! – we’ll send you a bottle of something to say thanks” .. others have said “times are hard, but you’ve really […]
