2019
73 posts
Looking Back
What a year it has been! It’s hard to believe just how little sailing experience we had at the beginning of this year…
Tanger Taxicabs
The art of catching a taxi here in Tangier is a fascinating exercise. It requires a little bit of finesse, but we’re quickly getting to grips with the sys
Adventure
“Jobs fill your pocket. Adventures fill your soul.”
Boat Jobs
Cleaning the boat. And yes, it’s winter here!
The Ship, Sørlandet
It’s always exciting when a tall ship arrives in port. So, we were very excited to find a three-masted square rigger sitting in Tanja Marina Bay last week
Salaam Alaikum, Morocco!
Arriving in Tangier was pretty special. Although it’s not actually that far from Spain to Morocco in terms of actual sailing, it was a pretty momentous oc
The Algarve To Andalusia
We spent most of the first two weeks of November making our way along the coast from Lagos, Portugal to Cádiz, Spain. The end of our first season of saili
Just A Dot
Can you see that little boat in the distance? That's us. We were rounding the cape at Cabo São Vicente. The jagged cliffs here rise 60 metres up from the
Polaris
“North Star, star of the sea,I wish for a ship named after me,To sail for a day alone and free,With someone nice for company.”
The Portuguese Riviera
This affluent coastal region of west Portugal has long been a drawcard for European royalty, espionage activity, and the rich and famous… the wealth in th
Gijón to Cascais
We had not planned to sail along the west coast of Europe on the Atlantic Ocean this close to winter. Originally we were going to hop along the coastline
Adios Spain!
We’ve been getting ready for our next journey today… Cleaning, cooking and prepping the boat. In the morning we’ll leave Spain and head down the coast of
Gijón
We hadn’t heard of Gijón before the wind blew us there. But gee, we’re glad it did! We immediately had a good feeling about this place…
Enjoying España
Hanging out in Gijón for the week while we wait for our next weather window… Hopefully heading to Porto (or Lisbon?) on Monday!
The Bay Of Biscay: Day 2
As the sky grew brighter and the sun rose in the sky, we eased ourselves into the day, still sickly on the rocky seas. But by mid-morning we had entered S
The Bay Of Biscay: Day 1
This crossing had been hanging over us for weeks, so leaving La Rochelle we were feeling both nervous and excited. But there was little fanfare as we cast
Go Time!
This is it! Today we got the go-ahead to leave La Rochelle! Tomorrow we will sail out into the Bay of Biscay…
Ceremonies
Sailors are a superstitious bunch. Throughout history they have performed launching ceremonies, in part to appeal for good fortune and the safety of each
Nope, Still Waiting!
Hmmm… Looks like our weather window has now shifted to Thursday. The wait continues! Could be heading for some kind of record here.
Leaving Soon?
Looks like we may have a weather window to leave La Rochelle on Monday… Stay tuned! We’re currently doing all our final shopping and boat jobs in order to
Weather Windows
Having moved aboard three and a half weeks ago and completed the commissioning of our boat, all that’s left to do now is leave La Rochelle. And so, we are
La Rochelle
Since arriving in La Rochelle three weeks ago (and indeed on previous visits) we’ve been struck by the great vibe of this coastal city…
Open Door
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."
Sail Training: Day 3.5
After opting for some extra training (on top of the standard three days’ handover), we tackled the last session head-on. But this time our trainer Alain s