(but not giving up!) A year ago I had lofty plans to set sail around the UK and then conquer the world! A mixture of ill health and ill fortune has created setback after setback.
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Curve Balls and Lemonade
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 and goes, it isn't a hernia, it isn't an
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I was taught to be cautious, and as such before setting out on a huge transatlantic expedition, I feel it prudent to take SV Pamela C on a number of shorter journeys which are closer to land
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 some of the anticipated destinations in earlier blog posts,
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With a New Year comes new aspirations and dreams. Follow as I embark on one “impossible journey” after another …
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 will be, always remembering that
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So the sailing season has come to an end, but what does that mean for SV Pamela C and what are my future plans?
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 part of your soul forever.”Michelle Segrest. For
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October 16th Vesta got spooked and ran out of the boat. The following week saw horrific storms, rain, winds gusting over 70mph. Since then there have been no confirmed sightings of her, and at this stage we believe she is lost 🙁
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 loved. Then one of the guests
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Another day at sea!
September 20th, Jack again came on board with Gregg's finest, suggesting that it was a nice day for a sail ... to be honest, he had me at "hello" and I was raring to go
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September 19th, 2021 we finally managed to take Pamela C out under canvas for the first time since taking ownership back in June! Well under the Genoa as we're still waiting for the new boom
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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
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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
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