Popped 30 odd miles down the coast today to visit beautiful Salcombe. Always busy here, and most visitor buoys are rafted, it was a great passage with light winds of around 10 knots dead astern and plenty of sun. Here's a picture of Dartmouth entrance as we passed by, there's a small cruise ship moored … Continue reading 3 – July Salcombe →

Well were still in Weymouth tinkering with a few things on the boat getting her the way we want, and enjoying the area. For those that have never seen Chesil beach here's a shot from lunchtime today, after a plate of Scallops and Tempura Cod Loin... Yum So now the winds are gusting near 30 … Continue reading 26 – June Weymouth →

Nice weather for our departure from Lymington yesterday, and a good trip down the coast 40 miles or so to Portland. The wind stayed as forecast - bang on the nose - so we motored, but a good way to check the motor and fuel and all went well. Lymington entrance Our daughter and partner … Continue reading 21 – June Portland →

Beautiful morning today, the clouds have receded until later in the day, and there is just the gentle hum of the mornings breeze passing through the masts and rigging. We have been doing a bit more testing and setup during the last few rainy days, but later today we should leave Lymington. Then again the … Continue reading 20 – June Lymington →

But not for much longer! - After lots of delays for lots of reasons were ready to go on a quick shake down cruise on Monday. Well aim to go down to Salcombe, and then back to Chichester for a week for a final "load" before we cross the Channel to France. Constance is looking … Continue reading 15 – June Lymington →

After loading all our crap on board she's starting to look like home. Lots of tests on the electrical and plumbing systems this weekend as we start to move onboard. All good so far I'm pleased to say with only a couple of minor things to tweak/fettle. It felt fantastic to be eating and sleeping … Continue reading 18-May Lymington →