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This is the very last week of this trip and its the final run down towards London.  – then spend a couple of days concentrating on moving the boat around in small spaces, throwing things overboard and getting them back … Continue reading →

(this blog is still being written – sorry, but I have been too busy sailing………watch this space!) Photos to be uploaded soon to the other blogs – please re-visit!

We woke up nice and early as Newcastle did.  It had been raining heavily all night, but just eased as we emerged, thankfully just in time to capture this (Photos to be included here) (Photos to be included here) Mike … Continue reading →

We decided to treat ourselves this morning and have a lye in – and stay in bed until 7am – yippee!  What do you know, we were all awake at 6am waiting for the call from the “Skipper of The … Continue reading →

Good morning everyone!  My alarm sounded at 5.50, I scrambled out of bed, quickly dressed, popped the kettle on, set the porridge on to simmer (it had been soaking in milk all night – thanks for that hint Tank!) then … Continue reading →

Well what an interesting day! We were all feeling a little stir crazy having been in Leith for nearly a week and just waiting for the weather to improve so we could continue our way.  We have all spent so … Continue reading →

The boat has been rocked all night by the high winds, but we still listened hopefully at 7.30 to the forecast from Forth and Aberdeen Coastguard.  Gale warnings of 9-10 was not what we wanted to hear, however, the 24 … Continue reading →

Oh dear, the coastguard gave us the news we didnt want to hear – a gale warning for us! Hurricane Katia is making her mark as she hits the north of the country and Storm Force 10 is again predicted.  … Continue reading →

What a start to the day, watching Wales play a fabulous standard of rugby against the world champions South Africa.  It was a stunning match but I felt sick when they won by 1 point!  I felt so steamed up, … Continue reading →

A bit of a slow start today following the Friday night frolics and we are missing Tank already! He managed to catch his plane and is now back in the bosom of his family.  However – I have just discovered … Continue reading →