What is it about sailing?

What is it that I love so much about sailing? Good question! 🙂 Take everything you own that you can’t live without, put it and yourself into the shower turn on the cold water all the way, stay in there for at least two hours. If you come out with a semi-sunny disposition you’re in […]

Water Water everywhere …

One of the basic requirements to sustain human life is water. When you’re at sea, especially on long passages, drinking water becomes a valuable and scarce commodity. Pamela C has 3 bladders that will hold a total of roughly 450-500 litres of water. The average person should drink at least 3-4 litres of water a […]

So you want to buy a boat? (Part 1)

I’d spent a good 2-3 years looking for the right boat, trying to find something which wasn’t a complete wreck but that I could still afford

Where to go?

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 […]

Finances

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 […]

Why did I give up my day job and buy a boat?

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.

Boarding Rules

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 […]

The Ten Commandments

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 […]