For a while now, I have been experiencing excruciating pain in areas of the male anatomy that should not feel pain under any circumstances. It comes … [Read more...]
Planning the shakedown cruise
Before setting off on the planned Atlantic adventures later this year, I feel it prudent to run a few shakedown cruises closer to home. I've mentioned … [Read more...]
Impossible Journeys
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin .. unknown As we start a new year, we reflect on what was and then we look forward to what … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for New Years Eve 2021
After sitting on tenterhooks waiting for the UK Government to announce a lockdown and cancel New Year's Eve, we were overjoyed to find that no new … [Read more...]
End of a season, but not the end of the road!
“When you sail for the first time, you have one of two experiences. It becomes a one-time, bucket-list thing you check off your list, or it becomes a … [Read more...]
Missing in action
On the evening of Saturday 16th October, I had a few guests over for dinner. The night was fun and Vesta was happy sitting on people's laps and being … [Read more...]
The Seven Stages of Buying a Boat
So, you're thinking of buying a boat or you've just done the deal! Now prepare for the seven stages of grief boat buying! Acceptance and … [Read more...]
Why did I buy a boat? (Part 2)
The trials and tribulations of buying a 1977 Moody 39CC and moving from a desk job and into the cruising lifestyle - or "Welcome to my mid-life … [Read more...]
Why did I give up my day job and buy a boat?
Well, those that know me well know that this has pretty much been a lifelong dream to buy a boat and explore the world. As a child, I was captivated … [Read more...]
My Manifesto
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 … [Read more...]