Monthly Archives: August 2014

Very few people, even in retirement, get 10 weeks to go off chasing dreams. I could not have done so without the love, forbearance, encouragement and support of my Darling Sue – who understands all too well the nature of … Continue reading →

Keith joined Drummond and me for a celebratory glass of fizz and dinner to mark the end of the circumnavigation. Drummond has used every mug in the cupboard in his roles as First Mate/Crew/Galley Slave and pretty much everything else – … Continue reading →

Shimoni entered the lock at Sovereign Harbour at 1530, having exchanged waves (pun intended) with her old friend Beachy Head Light on the way in. She’s done 2059.32 miles in 76 days. Quite a journey. More later..

Drummond joined at Falmouth and enjoyed a great first day’s sail to Fowey..

Mike left after 361.15 miles, the remains of Hurricane Bertha and the now traditional flambéed bananas…  (not shown!)  

This really felt like an adventure….          

Wonderful to meet Jannie again after all these years; many thanks to you and husband Douglas for looking after us so well; great brunch – great tea! So sorry you have to get off Brian; it has been great to … Continue reading →

Thanks, both, for your outstanding seamanship. Sorry you missed the dinner, Bob – see you in Falmouth!  Hope to do Dieppe with you later, Keith.