Epic European Tour
We are just back to Curacao after our epic European tour of two months and we feel like worn out (and old) rock stars. We returned with...
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Total sailed : 12,870 nm
Sailed 2021 : 3,937 nm
Sailed 2022: 2,626 nm
Sailed 2023: 4,193 nm
Peter
- Jul 11
- 7 min
3 Years on our Sailing Yacht
Bonaire, a popular stopover for sailors. We enjoyed here 7 weeks; snorkelling, diving, old & new friends.
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Peter
- Jun 2
- 11 min
The Big 5 - at sea
Guadeloupe and its island were a perfect match for Ingrid's sister visit. Of course there is always something that needs to be repaired...
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Peter
- Dec 26, 2022
- 6 min
Time is Running Out
Preparing for the Atlantic Crossing and the never ending to-do list. Our hard work of the last two years is nearing its conclusion.
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Peter
- Sep 23, 2021
- 9 min
The Plans of Mice and Men
Adventures in Greece including engine starting problems and meeting great people who helped us out!
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Peter
- Aug 29, 2021
- 9 min
Planning a Passage to meet a Greek goddess
Having begun to develop an affinity with Odysseus by following his ancient voyage through the Straits of Messina we began to understand...
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Ingrid
- Jul 14, 2021
- 5 min
Anchoring girl being an easy job?
The joy of anchoring with 25+ knots of wind
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Peter
- Jun 17, 2021
- 5 min
Where the Mistral meets the Sirocco
Cagliari, where the Mistral meets the Sirocco.
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Peter
- Feb 11, 2021
- 4 min
More Dangerous Waters
“Le Raz de Seine” is a narrow section of water between the mainland of Brittany, France and a series of islands and rocky outcrops. It...
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Peter
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
A Visit from La Douane Française
Well prepared for the post Brexit era.
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Ingrid
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
New Year’s Eve in France, the land of my favourite drink: Champagne!
France, New Year's Eve and Champagne... a perfect combination!
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Peter
- Jan 3, 2021
- 5 min
Shaken but not Stirred - the blog of an (ex)earthquake virgin
Shaken but not stirred...earthquake in Zagreb and we were there!
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Peter
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
Season of Storms
Having lost our weather window to cross the Bay of Biscay we are embraced by Brest.
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Ingrid
- Nov 3, 2020
- 4 min
Brest - Camaret sur Mer - Brest
Autumn storms are preventing us to go further than Brest. Patience is the answer as well as having a good chat with the weather gods...
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Peter
- Oct 31, 2020
- 2 min
A Bird's Eye View
Brest was an important stopping point for us as Admiral Ingrid was planned to come onboard and join us for the rest of the trip towards...
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Peter
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
Dangerous Water – The Chenal Du Four
Dangerous waters at the Chenal Du Four wasn't that dangerous after all. Wind, current and waves gave us perfect conditions to cross it.
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Peter
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
Hopping from Port to Port along the Brittany Coastline
In this second leg of the journey towards Brest, we set off from Roscoff the following morning, having had only 1 night's sleep. The wind...
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Peter
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Autumn Storms in the English Channel - Cowes to Brest
Unexpected weather challenges between Cowes and Roscoff caused roughs seas, discomforts, and change of arrival port,
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Ingrid
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Time to leave Cowes...
Time to leave Cowes and head for France. Will it be Roscof, Aber Wrach or Brest?? The weather gods are in charge!
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