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Just About Sailing July 2016 – Single handed Tiller Pilot test plus whoops, Port or Starboard?
Finally some decent sailing weather to test out my newly fitted Lazyjacks. And why not try out my recently repaired Tiller Pilot at the same time. All in all a really nice day out. But there's always room for a few mistakes...
Just About Sailing June 2016 – Totally stoked with my awsome lazy jacks
Flaming June at last. Lots of sun, but no wind. Lazy Jacks fitted - a bad workman blames his tools they say. A Summer motor on a calm day round the buoy and back. One wheel better? Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a sailboat liveaboar...
Just About Sailing May (plus one) 2016 – Liveaboard costs with actual numbers
A liveaboard cost breakdown in pounds and dollars (US). Buying the boat, marina fees and UK regulation costs etc. Plus, friends visit for a sail. And looking forward to a lovely Summer - hopefully. Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a sail...
Just About Sailing May 2016 – Proper sailing with actual wind where nothing breaks
Replacing the log paddlewheel while Serenity is still in the water. Is that even possible without sinking? Scary. Plus a lovely sail where everything works! Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a sailboat liveaboard.
Just About Sailing April (plus one) 2016 – Actual sailing footage, curtains and a duck
Well, here is another extra video. Real sailing footage. It wasn't much, but it is so lovely to actually move along under sail power alone with the engine switched off. Oh, I also fitted some curtains and spoke to a duck. Just About Sailing. A light-hear...
Just About Sailing April 2016 – Sails, storm damage and financing my liveaboard dream.
Well Spring is with us and the 'sailing season' starts - or does it? Easter sailing plans with my daughter are spoilt by what (storm) Katie did. But there might be some light at the end of the tunnel - can I actually get out sailing this time? Just Abou...
Just About Sailing March (plus one) 2016 – Beta 20 engine sea trial, quadcopter drone experiments
I have dropped in an extra video for March as I was so excited to actually get out of the harbour. The weather, tides and daylight all lined up and the engine sea-trial sign-off has happened. Without this, I would have voided the warranty had I used the e...
Just About Sailing March 2016 – Liveaboard plans and a Steam Train
Wow March already. A brief summary of my future plans plus some initial thoughts on having become a 'liveaboard'. A walk around the harbour entrance at low tide and some basic maintenance. Oh, and a controversial video camera test - I'm not sure that the ...
#10 After the rescue Part 2 – feeling foolish and embarassed
Second part of my reflections after the events of a couple of nights before. No-one wants to get into a position of helplessness where they need to be rescued out of danger. Big thanks to the RNLI and thoughts on humility. Just About Sailing. A light-hear...
#9 After the rescue part 1 – equipment faliures RNLI tow
Well, things did not end well. The first part after leaving Tenby was fine. Good weather and fair winds. However, I couldn't hoist the main as the topping lift broke and I made it worse trying to fix it. I gradually slipped behind schedule and then the en...
#8 Moored at Tenby – reflections on a bumpy passage
Well, I had completely underestimated the fact that the sea would still be in an awful state despite the wind dropping. Basically, waves come straight across the Atlantic and into the Bristol Channel. I nearly turned back to Neyland once I got out of Milf...
#7 The big voyage passage plan – we have a weather window
After a week of brilliant weather, there was the threat of a front coming in on the Sunday. It came through the night before leaving two clear days to get to Swansea. One long sail or two short ones? Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a ...
#6 Reflections on maiden ‘voyage’ – first engine issues
Well, 20 minutes is not exactly an Atlantic crossing. However, first time with a tiller in 20 years, and first time with a very quirky engine. Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a sailboat liveaboard.
#5 Launch day – final thoughts prior to first short ‘voyage’
OK. So the big day has actually arrived. Sun is shining. Everything sorted. Boat is to be lifted into the water for a short motor over to the nearest marina (Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales). Just About Sailing. A light-hearted video diary of a sailboat ...