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The adventures of Yacht Flirtie
"Hi, we are sailing yacht Flirtie's crew, Bruce and Caroline. Welcome to our blog.
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Yacht Flirtie
Who:
Bruce and Caroline Trott
Port:
Dartmouth, UK
Previous tracks and our latest location
Latest Blog posts
Why do we want feathering propellers?
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa to Malta, Manoe...
Merry Christmas
Flirtie has shiny new standing rigging!
our brief 2023 sailing season in summary
Meet the newest family member
We've escaped and we're out sa...
We've returned... back aboard Flirtie
Merry Christmas
Plans change!
Italy, Rocella Ionica to (almost) Crotone
Sicily, Siracusa to mainland Italy, Roce...
Sicily, Portopalo to Siracusa
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa to Portopalo
An unexpected delay and start to our sea...
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Why do we want feathering propellers?
06 April 2024
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa to Malta, Manoel Island Yacht Yard
16 March 2024
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Malta, Manoel Island Yacht Yard (position: 35 54.355'N 14 29.973'E)
Merry Christmas | Vrolijk Kerstfeest | Joyeux Noël | Feliz Navidad | Feliz Natal | Buon Natale
24 December 2023
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Ashton under Hill
Flirtie has shiny new standing rigging!
04 October 2023
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Malta, MMH (position: 35 52.595'N 14 29.982'E)
our brief 2023 sailing season in summary
22 September 2023
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Malta, MHH (position: 35 52.595'N 14 29.982'E)
Meet the newest family member
18 August 2023
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Malta, il-Bahar (position: 35 57.651'N 14 23.845'E )
We've escaped and we're out sailing!
16 August 2023
We've returned... back aboard Flirtie
07 July 2023
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Merry Christmas
21 December 2022
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Ashton under Hill
Plans change!
15 August 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Italy, Rocella Ionica to (almost) Crotone
11 July 2022
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Spaggio dei Gigli (position: 38 54.862'N 17 03.060'E)
Sicily, Siracusa to mainland Italy, Rocella Ionica
08 July 2022
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Italy, Rocella Ionica, Porto delle Grazie (position: 38 19.266'N 16 25.835'E)
Sicily, Portopalo to Siracusa
05 July 2022
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Sicily, Siracusa (position: 37 03.382'N 15 16.675'E)
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa to Portopalo
04 July 2022
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Sicily, Portopalo (36 40.184'N 15 06.769'E)
An unexpected delay and start to our season
30 June 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Volvo Penta 2003T, Reverse Gear MS2B - sticking gear shift mechanism
10 March 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
seacocks - access can be a right pain in the arse
05 March 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
holes in the poop tank!
01 March 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
We're back in Sicily!
10 January 2022
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Merry Christmas - Buon Natale!
16 December 2021
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Ashton under Hill
Sicily, Boat Service Trapani to Marina di Ragusa
16 August 2021
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Sicily, Boat Service Trapani (position: 38.00.840'N 12.31.297'E)
Sicily, Cornino to Trapani
14 August 2021
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Sicily, Trapani (position 38 00.427'N 12 30.245'E) eastern anchorage behind southern breakwater
Sicily, Terrasini Sud to Cornino
12 August 2021
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Sicily, Cornino (position: 38 05.712'N 12 39.510'E)
Sicily, Palermo to Terrasini Sud
09 August 2021
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Sicily, Terrasini Sud (position: 38 09.412'N 13 04.709'E)
Sicily, Termini Imerese to Palermo
07 August 2021
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Sicily, Palermo, Nautica Galizzi (position: 38 07.372'N 13 22.218'E)
Sicily, Cefalu to Termini Imerese
01 August 2021
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Sicily, Termini Imerese (position: 37 58.851'N 13 42.872'E) & Artemar Marina
Sicily, Contrada Rais-Gerbi to Cefalu
27 July 2021
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Sicily, Cefalu (position: 38.02.042'N 14 02.463'E)
Sicily, Capo d'Orlando to Contrada Rais-Gerbi
25 July 2021
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Sicily, Contrada Rais-Gerbi (position: 38 01.673'N 14 08.546'E)
Sicily, Milazzo to Capo d'Orlando
24 July 2021
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Sicily, Capo d'Orlando, S.Carra (position: 38 09.354'N 14 47.674'E)
Vulcano to Sicily, Milazzo
15 July 2021
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Sicily, Milazzo (position: 38 13.206'N 15 14.741'E)
Lipari, Porticello to Vulcano, Spaggia di Cannitello
10 July 2021
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Vulcano, Spaggia di Cannitello - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 22.318'N 15 00.287'E)
Lipari, Porticello to Praia di Vinci beach
07 July 2021
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Lipari, Praia di Vinci - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 26.417'N 14 56.978'E)
Lipari to Salina, Aeolian Islands
30 June 2021
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Salina, Santa Marina - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 33. 071'N 14 52.208'E)
Lipari - a visit to the citadel
29 June 2021
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Lipari, Porto Pignatro Marina (position: 38 28.677'N 14 57.816'E)
Panarea to Lipari via an island tour of Stromboli
27 June 2021
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Porticello, Lipari - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 30.636'N 14 57.963'E)
Lipari to Panarea, Aeolian Islands
25 June 2021
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Caletta dei Zimmari, Panerea - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 37.600'N 15 03.993'E)
Vulcano to Lipari, Aeolian Islands
22 June 2021
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Porticello, Lipari - Aeolian Islands (position: 38 30.615'N 14 57.962'E)
Milazzo, Sicily to Vulcano, Aeolian Islands
16 June 2021
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Porto di Ponente, Vulcano - Aeolian Islands (position:38 25.221'N 14 57.182'E)
Taormina to Milazzo
15 June 2021
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Milazzo (position: 38 13.217'N 15 14.710'E)
Monte Pergola, Augusta to Taormina
13 June 2021
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Taormina (position: 37 50.794'N 15 17.433'E)
Siracusa to Monte Pergola, Augusta
12 June 2021
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Monte Pergola, Augusta (position: 37 14.234'N 15 14.010'E)
Portopalo to Siracusa
06 June 2021
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Siracusa anchorage (position: 37 03.604''N 15 16.734'E)
Our season has started... Hurray!
04 June 2021
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Portopalo (position: 36 40.140'N 15 06.726'E)
Keeping busy during lockdown - part 2
02 June 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
We've been vaccinated!
28 May 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Meet our new crew member - "Stick"
25 April 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Keeping busy during lockdown - part 1
15 April 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Buona Pasqua - Happy Easter
05 April 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Vlog - Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa
20 February 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Windy - Wind Vane Steering (part 2)
07 February 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Our first gelato of 2021
03 February 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Forestay turnbuckle upgrade
31 January 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Windy - Wind Vane Steering
26 January 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Mount Etna has been busy!
19 January 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Christmas and New Year afloat
10 January 2021
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Did you feel that? Strong' 4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Sicily
23 December 2020
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Buon Natale!
17 December 2020
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
We have Residency!
18 November 2020
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
2020, a year to be remembered
08 September 2020
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Buon Natale...Merry Christmas
20 December 2019
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Gloucestershire
R&D flexible couplings for Flirtie
10 August 2019
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa – summer is in full swing!!
09 August 2019
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Malta, St Paul’s Bay to Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (MdR)
03 July 2019
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Sicily, Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.863'N 14 32.701'E)
Malta, Marsaxlokk to St Paul’s Bay
02 July 2019
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St Paul’s Bay (position: 35 57.629’N 14 23.841’E)
Gozo, Dwejra Bay to Malta, Marsaxlokk (again)
26 June 2019
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Marsaxlokk (position: 35 50.121’N 14 32.961’E)
Malta, St Julian’s to Gozo, Dwejra Bay
24 June 2019
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Dwejra Bay (position: 36 02.815’N 14 11.496’E)
Malta, Marsaxlokk to St Julian’s (again)
20 June 2019
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St Julian’s, Budella Bay (position: 35 55.064’N 14 29.695’E)
Malta, Rinella Creek to Marsaxlokk
15 June 2019
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Marsaxlokk Bay (position: 35 50.114’N 14 32.974’E)
Malta, St Julians to Rinella Creek
13 June 2019
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Rinella Creek (position: 35 53.678’N 14 31.530’E)
Comino, San Niklaw Bay to Malta, St Julian’s
09 June 2019
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St Julian’s, Balluta Bay position: (35 53.678’N 14 31.530’E)
Malta, Il-Hofra-z-Zghira to Comino, San Niklaw Bay and Blue Lagoon
05 June 2019
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San Niklaw Bay (position: 36 01.101’N 14 19.790’E)
Malta, Manoel Island to Il-Hofra-z-Zghira
03 June 2019
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Il-Hofra-z-Zghira (anchorage), position (35 50.210'N, 14 33.726'E)
Sicily, Marina di Ragusa to Malta, Manoel Island
10 May 2019
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Malta, Manoel Island
Buon Natale...Merry Christmas
19 December 2018
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Gloucestershire
it's all in the planning
25 January 2018
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Gloucestershire
Buon Natale...Merry Christmas
19 December 2017
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Gloucestershire
international rescue: thunderbirds are go!
30 September 2017
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Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.869’N 14 32.705’E)
Marina di Ragusa (MdiR)
30 September 2017
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Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.869’N 14 32.705’E)
Siracusa to Ragusa (via Porto Palo) log
22 September 2017
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Marina di Ragusa (position: 36 46.869’N 14 32.705’E)
Siracusa and Ortigia
20 September 2017
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Siracusa anchorage (position: 37 03.612'N 15 16.811'E)
Catania to Siracusa (anchorage) log
13 September 2017
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Siracusa anchorage (position: 37 03.612'N 15 16.811'E)
Catania
12 September 2017
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Circolo Nautico, Catania (position: 37 30.017’N 15 05.893’E)
Scilla to Sicily, Catania (via Messina Straits) log
07 September 2017
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Catania, Circolo Nautico (position: 37 30.017’N 15 05.893’E)
Tropea to Scilla (mooring field) log
06 September 2017
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Scilla (position: 38 15.344’N 15 43.073’E)
Tropea
05 September 2017
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Porto di Tropea (position: 38 40.797'N 15 54.218'E)
Vibo Valentia to Tropea log
05 September 2017
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Porto di Tropea (position: 38 40.797'N 15 54.218'E)
Cetraro to Vibo Valentia log
30 August 2017
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Marina Stella del Sud (position: 38 43.041'N 16 07.686'E)
Palinuro to Cetraro log
28 August 2017
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Cetraro (position: 39 31.632'N 15 55.122'E)
Salerno to Palinuro (anchorage) log
27 August 2017
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Palinuro (position: 40 01.607'N 15 17.767'E)
Amalfi to Salerno (anchorage) log
26 August 2017
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Salerno (40 40.493'N 14 45.446'E)
Nature Pure QC customer notice
25 August 2017
Positano to Amalfi (anchorage) log
25 August 2017
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Amalfi (position: 40 37.921'N 14 36.273'E)
Capri to Positano (mooring field) log
24 August 2017
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Positano mooring field (position: 40 37.483'N 14 29.047'E)
Stabia to Capri (anchorage) log
23 August 2017
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Marina Piccola, Capri (position: 40 32.699'N 14 14.593'E)
Porto Miseno to Stabia log
21 August 2017
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Marina di Stabia (position: 40 43.231'N 14 28.382'E)
Italians on holiday
17 August 2017
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Porto Miseno (position: 40 47.497'N 14 05.147'E)
Ponza to Porto Miseno (anchorage) log
17 August 2017
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Porto Miseno (position: 40 47.497'N 14 05.147'E)
Ponza
15 August 2017
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Cala Inferno, Ponza (position: 41 27.107'N 12 38.853'E)
Civitavecchia to Ponza (anchorage) log
14 August 2017
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Cala Inferno, Ponza (position: 41 27.107'N 12 38.853'E)
another 'Mistral'
09 August 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
too hot to handle!
08 August 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
in the shadow of Vesuvius - Pompeii
27 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
the roman city of Pompeii
27 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
the ancient roman town of Herculaneum
26 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
in the shadows of Mount Vesuvius
26 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
coffee culture
22 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
around Rome
20 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
wildfires...
16 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
Isola del Giglio to Italy, Civitavecchia log
09 July 2017
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Civitavecchia (position: 42 03.892’N 11 48.684’E)
Porto Azzurro to Isola del Giglio (anchorage), Tuscan Islands log
07 July 2017
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Cala Canelle (position: 42 21.159'N 10 55.348'E)
Porto Azzurro (anchorage), Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Islands log
05 July 2017
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Porto Azzurro (position: 42 45.646'N 10 23.553'E)
Portoferraio
04 July 2017
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Portoferraio, Elba (position: 42 48.339'N 10 19.334'E)
Corsica, Port Toga to Portoferraio (anchorage), Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Islands log
03 July 2017
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Portoferraio, Elba (position: 42 48.339'N 10 19.334'E)
“Cascades des Anglais” – “The Englishman’s Waterfall”
02 July 2017
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Port Toga marina (position: 42 42.480'N 09 27.299'E)
the old town, old harbour and citadel of Bastia
29 June 2017
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Port Toga marina (position: 42 42.480'N 09 27.299'E)
Corsica, Macinaggio to Port Toga (Bastia) log
27 June 2017
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Port Toga marina (position: 42 42.480'N 09 27.299'E)
Corsica, Calvi to Macinaggio log
26 June 2017
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Macinaggio marina (position: 42 57.506'N 09 27.294'E)
Calvi
25 June 2017
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Calvi (position: 42 33.755'N 08 45.702'E)
navily app
22 June 2017
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Calvi (position: 42 33.755'N 08 45.702'E)
Corsica, Girolata to Calvi (mooring field) Log
21 June 2017
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Calvi (position: 42 33.755'N 08 45.702'E)
Girolata
20 June 2017
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Girolata (position: 42 20.926'N 08 36.879'E)
Corsica, Sagone to Girolata (mooring field) Log
20 June 2017
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Girolata (position: 42 20.926'N 08 36.879'E)
Corsica, Porto Pollo to Sagone (anchorage) Log
19 June 2017
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Sagone (position: 42 06.675'N 08 41.683'E)
Porto Pollo
18 June 2017
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Porto Pollo (position: 41 42.487'N 08 47.798'E)
Corsica, Bonifacio to Porto Pollo (mooring field) Log
17 June 2017
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Porto Pollo (position: 41 42.487'N 08 47.798'E)
for the men out there!
16 June 2017
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Bonifacio (position: 41 23.303'N 09 09.846'E)
Bonifacio
16 June 2017
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Bonifacio (position: 41 23.303'N 09 09.846'E)
Corsica, IIes Levezzi to Bonifacio Log
15 June 2017
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Bonifacio (position: 41 23.303'N 09 09.846'E)
crossing to Corsica, IIes Levezzi (anchorage) Log
14 June 2017
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Iles Levezzi, Cala Lazarina (position: 41 23.303’N 09 09.846’E)
the Maddalena Archipelago - Isola Razzoli, Cala Lunga (anchorage)
13 June 2017
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Isola Razzoli, Cala Lunga (position: 41 17.934'N 09 20.600'E)
the Maddalena Archipelago - Isola Budelli, Cala Nord (anchorage)
12 June 2017
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Isola Budelli, Cala Nord (position: 41 17.032'N 09 21.554'E)
the Maddalena Archipelago - Isola Spargi, Cala Corsara (anchorage)
11 June 2017
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Isola Spargi, Cala Corsara (position: 41 13.752'N 09 20.572'E)
the Maddalena Archipelago - Isola Caprera, Porto Palma (anchorage)
10 June 2017
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Isola Caprera, Porto Palma (position: 41.11.311'N 09 26.949'E)
the Maddalena Archipelago
09 June 2017
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Isola di Razzoli, Cala Lunga (position: 41 13.752'N 09 20.572'E)
Sardinia, Cannigione to Isola Caprera, Porto Palma (anchorage) Log
08 June 2017
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Isola Caprera, Porto Palma (position: 41.11.311'N 09 26.949'E)
Porto Cervo
07 June 2017
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pontile Destriero (position: 41 06.378'N 09 26.519'E)
sitting out the 'Mistral'
07 June 2017
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pontile Destriero (position: 41 06.378'N 09 26.519'E)
Sardinia, Golfo di Azachena, North Bay (anchorage) near Cala Bitta
03 June 2017
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North Bay anchorage, near Cala Bitta (position: 41 07.925'N 09 28.112'E)
Cannigione
31 May 2017
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Cannigione mooring field (position: 41 06.320'N 09 26.666'E)
Sardinia, Cala di Volpe to Golfo di Azachena, Cannigione (mooring field) Log
29 May 2017
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Cannigione mooring field (position: 41 06.320'N 09 26.666'E)
Cala di Volpe
28 May 2017
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Cala di Volpe (position: 41 04.790'N 09 32.713'E)
Sardinia, Olbia to Cala di Volpe (anchorage) Log
26 May 2017
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Cala di Volpe (position: 41 04.790'N 09 32.713'E)
reprovisioning in Olbia
26 May 2017
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Olbia town quay (position: 40 55.338'N 09 30.442'E)
Sardinia, Liscia delle Saline to Olbia town quay Log
25 May 2017
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Olbia town quay (position: 40 55.338'N 09 30.442'E)
Sardinia, Porto Brandinchi to Isola di Porri & Liscia delle Saline (anchorage) Log
24 May 2017
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Liscia delle Saline (position: 40 56.947'N 09 35.445'E)
Cala Brandinchi
23 May 2017
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Cala Brandinchi (position: 40 50.070'N 09 41'507'E)
Sardinia, Arbatax to Porto Brandinchi (anchorage) Log
22 May 2017
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Porto Brandinchi (position: 40 50.070'N 09 41'507'E)
the Gorropu gorge
19 May 2017
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Marina di Arbatax (position: 39 56.275'N 09 42.203'E)
in and around Arbatax
18 May 2017
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Marina di Arbatax (position: 39 56.275'N 09 42.203'E)
Sardinia, Villasimius to Arbatax Log
14 May 2017
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Marina di Arbatax (position: 39 56.275'N 09 42.203'E)
Villasimius & Capo Carbonara marine reserve
13 May 2017
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Villasimius marina (position: 39 07.155’N 09 30.350’E)
Sardinia, Cagliari to Villasimius Log
12 May 2017
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Villasimius marina (position: 39 07.155’N 09 30.350’E)
spending our winter in Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital
11 May 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
waiting for the weather
08 May 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
the Festival of Sant’Efisio
01 May 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
making a dinghy Chaps
29 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
helmsman's chair makeover
27 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
producing our own water
26 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
Flirtie’s gone ‘grey’ with new window covers!
24 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
an unexpected surprise...
20 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
fresh mussels anyone?
15 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
Buona Pasqua....Happy Easter
14 April 2017
Spring is in the air!
02 April 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
new buttons....Selden Telescopic Whisker Pole 084-084-60
22 February 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
we're back!
16 February 2017
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari
2017 cruising plans
26 January 2017
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Gloucestershire
Buon Natale...Merry Christmas
19 December 2016
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Gloucestershire
are we mad?
15 December 2016
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Gloucestershire
the panettone legends
15 December 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
‘ricci di mare’
14 December 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
stinky holding tank
05 December 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
preparing our defences
03 December 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
2016 sailing season ends
30 November 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
fouled props, shafts and inquisitive fish!
21 November 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
err...no!
19 November 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
blog slackers!
14 November 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
i'll eat my hat!
16 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
lunchtime stop at Poetto
15 September 2016
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Poetto beach, near Cagliari (position: 39 11.755'N 09 09.808'E)
snorkelling the ancient city of Nora
14 September 2016
climbing mount Flirtie
13 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
water water everywhere and not a drop to drink
12 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
fair weather sailors!!
11 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
Ratty!
05 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
Sardinia, Pula to Cagliari Log
01 September 2016
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Marina di Sant'Elmo, Cagliari (position: 39 12.082'N 09 07.622'E)
Sardinia, the ancient city of Nora (near Pula)
31 August 2016
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Capo di Pula (position: 38 59.346'N 09 01.029'E)
Sardinia, Malfatano to Pula (anchorage) via Chia beach Log
29 August 2016
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Capo di Pula (position: 38 59.346'N 09 01.029'E)
Sardinia, Malfatano cove
28 August 2016
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Malfatano, East cove (position: 38 53.296'N 08 49.49'E)
Sardinia, Teulada to Malfatano (anchorage) Log
27 August 2016
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Malfatano, East cove (position: 38 53.296'N 08 49.49'E)
Sardinia, Porto Pino to Teulada (anchorage) Log
26 August 2016
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Teulada (position: 38 56.059'N 08 43.492'E)
Sardinia, Porto Pino and Spiaggia del dune
25 August 2016
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Porto Pino (position: 38 56.852'N 08 36.920'E)
Sardinia, Carloforte to Porto Pino (anchorage) Log
23 August 2016
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Porto Pino (position: 38 56.852'N 08 36.920'E)
Sardinia, Carloforte
22 August 2016
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Marine Service Yacht Carloforte (position: 39 08.423'N 08 18.735'E)
Sardinia, Tharros to Carloforte Log
17 August 2016
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Marine Service Yacht Carloforte (position: 39 08.423'N 08 18.735'E)
Sardinia, Tharros
14 August 2016
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Tharros (position: 39 52.290'N 08 26.698'E)
Sardinia, Bosa to Tharros (buoy-anchorage) Log
13 August 2016
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Tharros (position: 39 52.290'N 08 26.698'E)
Sardinia, Bosa
12 August 2016
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Bosa (position: 40 17.445’N 08 28.345’E)
Sardinia, Porto Conte to Bosa (anchorage) Log
09 August 2016
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Bosa (position: 40 17.445’N 08 28.345’E)
Sardinia, Grotta di Nettuno or Neptune's Grotto
08 August 2016
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Porto Conte (position: 40.36.244'N 08 11.188'E then 40 35.875'N 08 12.876'E)
Sardinia, Alghero to Porto Conte (anchorage) again Log
07 August 2016
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Porto Conte (position: 40.36.244'N 08 11.188'E then 40 35.875'N 08 12.876'E)
Sardinia, Alghero
06 August 2016
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SER-MAR Marina, Alghero (position: 40 33.907'N 08 18.720'E)
our cruising life - celebrating our fifth year afloat!
02 August 2016
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SER-MAR Marina, Alghero (position: 40 33.907'N 08 18.720'E)
Sardinia, Porto Conte to Alghero Log
31 July 2016
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SER-MAR Marina, Alghero (position: 40 33.907'N 08 18.720'E)
Sardinia, Porto Conte
30 July 2016
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Cala Tramariglio (position: 40 35.475'N 08 10.372'E)
Menorca, Fornells to Sardinia, Porto Conte (anchorage) Log
27 July 2016
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Cala Tramariglio (position: 40 35.475'N 08 10.372'E)
Menorca, Fornells
25 July 2016
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Puerto de Fornells (position: 40 03.043'N 04 07.940'E)
Menorca, Fornells - Fiesta Sant Antoni (23-25 July 2016)
25 July 2016
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Puerto de Fornells (position: 40 03.043'N 04 07.940'E)
day trip to Ciutadella
25 July 2016
•
Puerto de Fornells (position: 40 03.043'N 04 07.940'E)
day trip to Mao or Mahon
21 July 2016
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Puerto de Fornells (position: 40 03.043'N 04 07.940'E)
Menorca, Cala Santa Galdana to Puerto de Fornells (buoy-anchorage) Log
19 July 2016
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Puerto de Fornells (position: 40 03.043'N 04 07.940'E)
Menorca, Cala Degollador to Cala Santa Galdana (anchorage) Log
18 July 2016
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Cala Santa Galdana (position: 39 56.204'N 03 57.424'E)
Mallorca, Porto Colom to Menorca, Cala Degollador (anchorage) Log
17 July 2016
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Menorca, Cala Degollador (position: 39 59.673'N 03 49.643'E)
day trip to Cala d’Or
16 July 2016
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Club Nautico Porto Colom (position: 39 25.263'N 02 15.989'E)
Mallorca, Porto Colom
16 July 2016
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Club Nautico Porto Colom (position: 39 25.263'N 02 15.989'E)
Mallorca, Porto Petro to Porto Colom (buoy-anchorage) Log
10 July 2016
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Club Nautico Porto Colom (position: 39 25.263'N 02 15.989'E)
Mallorca, Porto Petro
09 July 2016
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Porto Petro, Cala dels Mats (position: 39 21.690'N 03 12.805'E)
Mallorca, Isla Cabrera to Porto Petro (buoy-anchorage) Log
05 July 2016
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Porto Petro, Cala dels Mats (position: 39 21.690'N 03 12.805'E)
Mallorca, Isla Cabrera
05 July 2016
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Isla Cabrera (position: 39 08.730'N 02 55.892'E)
Mallorca, Sant Jordi to Isla Cabrera (mooring buoys) Log
03 July 2016
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Isla Cabrera (position: 39 08.730'N 02 55.892'E)
Mallorca, Sant Jordi
02 July 2016
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Sant Jordi (position: 39 18.932'N 03 00.105'E)
Mallorca, Santa Ponsa to Colonia de Sant Jordi (anchorage) Log
30 June 2016
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Sant Jordi (position: 39 18.932'N 03 00.105'E)
Mallorca, Santa Ponsa
29 June 2016
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Santa Ponsa (position: 39 30.859'N 02 28.121'E)
Mallorca, Port Andraitx to Santa Ponsa (anchorage) Log
26 June 2016
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Santa Ponsa (position: 39 30.859'N 02 28.121'E)
Mallorca, Sant Elm to Port Andraitx (again) Log
25 June 2016
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Port Andraitx, Club de Vela (position: 39 32.610'N 02 23.038'E)
Mallorca, Sant Elm
24 June 2016
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Sant Elm (position: 39 34.582'N 02 21.070'E)
Mallorca, Port Andraitx to Sant Elm (buoy-anchorage) Log
23 June 2016
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Sant Elm (position: 39 34.582'N 02 21.070'E)
day trip to Palma
22 June 2016
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Port Andraitx, Club de Vela (position: 39 32.649'N 02 23.074'E)
day trip to Soller
22 June 2016
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Port Andraitx, Club de Vela (position: 39 32.649'N 02 23.074'E)
Mallorca, Port Andraitx
22 June 2016
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Port Andraitx, Club de Vela (position: 39 32.649'N 02 23.074'E)
Ibiza, Santa Eulalia to Mallorca, Port Andraitx (buoy-anchorage) Log
17 June 2016
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Port Andraitx, Club de Vela (position: 39 32.649'N 02 23.074'E)
Ibiza, Santa Eulalia
16 June 2016
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Santa Eulalia marina (position: 38 59.063'N 01 32.406'E)
Ibiza, Cala Llonga to Santa Eulalia Log
15 June 2016
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Santa Eulalia marina (position: 38 59.063'N 01 32.406'E)
Ibiza, Cala Llonga
15 June 2016
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Cala Llonga (position: 38 57.185'N 01 31.439'E)
Ibiza, Cala Yondal to Cala Llonga (anchorage) Log
12 June 2016
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Cala Llonga (position: 38 57.185'N 01 31.439'E)
Ibiza, Cala Yondal
12 June 2016
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Cala Yondal (position: 38 51.945'N 01 19.027'E)
Ibiza, Port Roig to Cala Yondal (anchorage) Log
10 June 2016
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Cala Yondal (position: 38 51.945'N 01 19.027'E)
Ibiza, Port Roig
10 June 2016
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Port Roig (position: 38 52.126'N 01 18.199'E)
Isla Espalmador to Ibiza, Cala de Port Roig (anchorage) Log
09 June 2016
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Cala de Port Roig (position: 38 52.126'N 01 18.199'E)
Isla Espalmador
09 June 2016
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Espalmador (position: 38 46.667'N 01 25.648'E)
Formentera, Ensenada del Cabrito to Isla Espalmador Log
07 June 2016
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Isla Espalmador (position: 38 46.667'N 01 25.648'E)
Formentera, Ensenada del Cabrito (Calo de S'Oli)
07 June 2016
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Ensenada del Cabrito (Calo de S'Oli) (position: 38 43.744'N 01 24.232'E)
our position
07 June 2016
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Espalmador (position: 38 46.667'N 01 25.648'E)
Moraira to Formentera, Ensenada del Cabrito (Calo de S'Oli) Log
05 June 2016
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Ensenada del Cabrito (Calo de S'Oli) (position: 38 43.744'N 01 24.232'E)
Torrevieja to Moraira (anchorage) Log
04 June 2016
•
Moraira anchorage (position: 38 41.056'N 00 08.671'E)
Torrevieja
03 June 2016
•
Real Club Nautico, Torrevieja (position: 37 58.446'N 00 41.082'W)
Cartagena to Torrevieja Log
01 June 2016
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Real Club Nautico, Torrevieja (position: 37 58.446'N 00 41.082'W)
Cartagena - Puerto de Culturas
31 May 2016
•
Yacht Port Cartagena (YPC) (position: 37 35.784'N 00.53.710'W)
Almerimar to Cartagena Log
26 May 2016
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Yacht Port Cartagena (YPC) (position: 37 35.784'N 00.53.710'W)
the Alcazaba fortress, Almeria
24 May 2016
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Almerimar (position: 36 41.855'N 02 47.425'W)
around Almerimar
23 May 2016
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Almerimar (position: 36 41.855'N 02 47.425'W)
La Linea to Almerimar Log
18 May 2016
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Almerimar (position: 36 41.855'N 02 47.425'W)
stuck in La Linea!
16 May 2016
•
Algeciras Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
impressions of Gibraltar
10 May 2016
•
Alcaidesa Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
A walk around Ronda
03 May 2016
day trip to Ronda
03 May 2016
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Alcaidesa Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
inside the Rock!
01 May 2016
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Alcaidesa Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
up the Rock!
27 April 2016
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Alcaidesa Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
Barbate to La Linea Log
23 April 2016
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Alcaidesa Marina, La Linea (position: 36 09.411'N 05 21.402'W)
Barbate
22 April 2016
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Barbate (position: 36 11.066'N 05 56.006'W)
Rota to Barbate Log
22 April 2016
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Barbate (position: 36 11.066'N 05 56.006'W)
man the diver he said!
18 April 2016
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Rota (position: 36 37.021'N 06 21.186'W)
what's the problem?
18 April 2016
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Rota (position: 36 37.021'N 06 21.186'W)
Culatra to Rota Log
16 April 2016
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Rota (position: 36 37.021'N 06 21.186'W)
Portimao to Culatra Log
15 April 2016
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Culatra (position: 36 59.934'N 07 50.632'W)
is this the dreaded 'diesel bug'?
07 April 2016
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
gone fishing...
06 April 2016
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
We're back!
31 March 2016
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
Pascoa Feliz...Happy Easter
25 March 2016
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Marina de Portimao
bon voyage Fenicia
08 January 2016
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Gloucestershire
Feliz Natal...Merry Christmas
21 December 2015
•
Gloucestershire
3 day mini break
28 November 2015
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
a titanic moment - "I'm Flying"
20 November 2015
•
Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
swinging in the rigging
07 November 2015
we thought of you....
06 November 2015
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
Rota to Culatra Log? No... Portimao!
09 October 2015
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Marina de Portimao (position: 37 07.006'N 08.31.696'W)
Rabita Rutta
05 October 2015
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Puerto de Rota (position 36 36.941'N 06 21.261'W)
carmen
02 October 2015
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Puerto de Rota (position 36 36.941'N 06 21.261'W)
feel the city...
02 October 2015
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Puerto de Rota (position 36 36.941'N 06 21.261'W)
the oldest city in Western Europe, Cadiz
28 September 2015
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Puerto de Rota (position 36 36.941'N 06 21.261'W)
die another day
28 September 2015
Chipiona to Rota Log
25 September 2015
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Puerto de Rota (position 36 36.941'N 06 21.261'W)
out and about in Chipiona
24 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
refitting the Oil Cooler & Heat Exchanger on a Volvo Penta 2003T
18 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
can we fix it? yes we can ;-)
17 September 2015
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Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
can we fix it? We can now!
15 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
the future's bright... but not Orange!
11 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
a day in Jerez...
08 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
celebrating a half century
04 September 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
it's raining!
30 August 2015
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Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
absorbent pads, nappies & paper towels
28 August 2015
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Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
Welcome to Chipiona...
27 August 2015
Ayamonte to Chipiona Log
25 August 2015
•
Puerto de Chipiona (position 36 44.751'N 06 25.809'W)
across the border...
24 August 2015
•
Puerto Deportivo del Ayamonte (position 37 12.665'N 07 24.465'W)
Culatra to Ayamonte, Spain Log
18 August 2015
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Puerto Deportivo del Ayamonte (position 37 12.665'N 07 24.465'W)
Chillin’ in Culatra
17 August 2015
•
at anchor, IIha da Culatra (position 37 00.178'N 07 50.030'W)
Albufeira to Culatra Log
12 August 2015
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at anchor, IIha da Culatra (position 37 00.178'N 07 50.030'W)
Portimao to Albufeira Log
10 August 2015
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.069'N 08 16.013'W)
lazy days socialising at anchor
09 August 2015
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.234'N 08 31.679'W)
there's wind!
04 August 2015
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.234'N 08 31.679'W)
our cruising life - celebrating our forth year aboard!
02 August 2015
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.234'N 08 31.679'W)
taking the plunge
02 August 2015
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.234'N 08 31.679'W)
Flirtie floats!
27 July 2015
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Portimao Marina (position 37 07.234'N 08 31.679'W)
street food festival
25 July 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
holiday in the hills
23 July 2015
a day in Faro
11 July 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
we've missed you...
05 July 2015
•
boat yard (position: 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
SOLD - Heavenly Twins 27 Catamaran “Distant Drummer”
25 June 2015
•
Rochefort
when two become four!
04 June 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
boatyard antics...
01 June 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
that sinking feeling
30 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
a new neighbour
28 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
ready to launch...
23 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
health and safety......
20 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
cowboy builders
06 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
going green
05 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
proper seacocks!
04 May 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
past their use by...
31 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
one hell of a blister
31 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
them anode bolts are turning...
26 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
group selfie!
14 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
they don't make them like they used to
13 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
decisions, decisions
13 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
stern gland seals & more
12 March 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
socialising again...
18 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
a new crapper
18 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
Carnival time
17 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
boy's toys 9 - staying connected
14 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
catching up with Richard and Judy...
05 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
Algarve Freight
03 February 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
we're back...
27 January 2015
•
boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
bronze gypsy
16 January 2015
•
Gloucestershire
draft cruising plans for 2015
15 January 2015
•
Gloucestershire
Feliz Natal...Merry Christmas
24 December 2014
•
Gloucestershire
winter lift-out
01 December 2014
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boat yard (position 37 08.015'N 08 31.837'W)
kids in a sweet shop...
20 November 2014
doesn’t she look smart
29 October 2014
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Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Beaulieu Boat Jumble, it's not!
26 October 2014
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Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Algarve's western coastline
25 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
a dry bilge
23 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
books, glorious books!
22 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
a day chillin'
18 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Alvor by sports boat
06 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
back in action
04 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Go-Karting kids...
03 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
2014 sailing season ends
01 October 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
all tangled up!
22 September 2014
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Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Albufeira to Portimao Log
21 September 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position 37 07.023'N 08 31.654'W)
Ayamonte to Albufeira Log
20 September 2014
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.076'N 08 16.042'W)
Alcoutim to Ayamonte Log
18 September 2014
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Ayamonte Marina (position 37 12.658'N 07 24.459'W)
Sanlucar, Spain
17 September 2014
•
Alcoutim pontoon (position 37 28.246'N 07 28.236'W)
attractive Alcoutim
16 September 2014
•
Alcoutim pontoon (position 37 28.246'N 07 28.236'W)
windlass woes
15 September 2014
•
Alcoutim pontoon (position 37 28.246'N 07 28.236'W)
Farmhouse on the hill to Alcoutim, Portugal Log
15 September 2014
•
Alcoutim pontoon (position 37 28.246'N 07 28.236'W)
Beauty, bamboo and branches!
14 September 2014
•
anchored between Alcoutim, Portugal and Puerto Carbon, Spain (position 37 26.417'N 07 27.542'W)
Ayamonte to the Farmhouse on the hill Log
10 September 2014
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anchored between Alcoutim, Portugal and Puerto Carbon, Spain (position 37 26.417'N 07 27.542'W)
Fiesta time in Ayamonte, Spain
09 September 2014
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Ayamonte Marina (position 37 12.669'N 07 24.453'W)
Culatra to Ayamonte, Spain Log
08 September 2014
•
Ayamonte Marina (position 37 12.669'N 07 24.453'W)
Albufeira to Culatra Log
07 September 2014
•
anchored off Culatra (position 37 00.054'N 07 50.506'W)
drinks on 'Nativa'
06 September 2014
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.076'N 08 16.042'W)
Brits abroad...
06 September 2014
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.076'N 08 16.042'W)
colourful Albufeira
04 September 2014
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.076'N 08 16.042'W)
Portimao to Albufeira Log
03 September 2014
•
Albufeira Marina (position 37 05.076'N 08 16.042'W)
excellent wifi at Portimao
02 September 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position: 37 07.223'N 08 31.629'W)
loose ends
31 August 2014
•
Portimao Marina (position: 37 07.223'N 08 31.629'W)
Portimao anchorage to Portimao Marina Log
30 August 2014
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Portimao Marina (position: 37 07.223'N 08 31.629'W)
a peaceful anchorage?
26 August 2014
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Portimao anchorage (position: 37 06.713'N 08 31.428'W)
Lagos to Portimao Log
25 August 2014
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Portimao anchorage (position: 37 06.713'N 08 31.428'W)
out and about in Lagos
24 August 2014
•
Lagos Marina (position: 37 06.602'N 08 40.490'W)
Sines to Lagos Log
21 August 2014
•
Lagos Marina (position: 37 06.602'N 08 40.490'W)
Oeiras to Sines Log
20 August 2014
•
Sines Marina (position: 37 57.049'N 08 51.979'W)
Lisbon to Oeiras (at the mouth of the River) Log
19 August 2014
•
Oeiras Marina (position: 38 40.569'N 09 19.058'W)
Fado evening
18 August 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
ice ice baby
17 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
thank you both...
10 August 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
winter choices
10 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
birthday celebrations
09 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
views to die for...
08 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
train ride to the Algarve
07 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
keeping up with the Joneses... well Festina Lente, Finicia, Njord & almost every other cruiser
03 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
our cruising life - celebrating our third year aboard!!
02 August 2014
•
Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
boy's toys 8 - drag alarm
01 August 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
illusive Light Dues (Taxa De Farolagam)
28 July 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
Lisbon - Museu de Marinha
25 July 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
Lisbon 'route 28'
23 July 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
Cascais to Lisbon Log
20 July 2014
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Marina Parque das Nacoes (position: 38 45.340'N 09 05.605'W)
Cascais
19 July 2014
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Cascais Marina (position 38 41.443'N 09 25.145'W)
Peniche to Cascais Log
17 July 2014
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Cascais Marina (position 38 41.443'N 09 25.145'W)
Figueira da Foz to Peniche Log
16 July 2014
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Peniche (position 39 21.119'N 09 22.596'W)
washing and provisioning in Figueira da Foz
15 July 2014
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Figueira da Foz Marina (position 40 08.850'N 08 51.578'W)
Porto to Figueira da Foz Log
14 July 2014
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Figueira da Foz Marina (position 40 08.850'N 08 51.578'W)
pickled in Porto!
13 July 2014
•
Douro Marina (position 41 08.559'N 08 39.083'W)
Viana do Castelo to Porto Log
11 July 2014
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Douro Marina (position 41 08.559'N 08 39.083'W)
Viana do Castelo
10 July 2014
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Viana do Castelo (position 41 41.645'N 08 49.313'W)
Bayona to Viana do Castelo, Portugal Log
09 July 2014
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Viana do Castelo (position 41 41.645'N 08 49.313'W)
Bayona
07 July 2014
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Bayona, Monte Real Club de Yates (position 42 07.346'N 08 50.726'W)
Vigo to 'Ria de Bayona' Log
06 July 2014
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Bayona, Monte Real Club de Yates (position 42 07.346'N 08 50.726'W)
Vigo - chandlery heaven... it's not
05 July 2014
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Vigo, Real Club Nautico (position 42 14.538'N 08 43.436'W)
old town Vigo
05 July 2014
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Vigo, Real Club Nautico (position 42 14.538'N 08 43.436'W)
Combarro to 'Ria de Vigo' Log
04 July 2014
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Vigo, Real Club Nautico (position 42 14.538'N 08 43.436'W)
Combarro - a proper Galego town
03 July 2014
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Combarro (position 42 25.686'N 08 42.256'W)
Pobra do Caraminal to 'Ria de Pontevedra' Log
29 June 2014
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Combarro (position 42 25.686'N 08 42.256'W)
follow the scallop shell...
27 June 2014
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Pobra do Caraminal (position 42 36.303'N 08 56.052'W)
a job well done...
26 June 2014
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Pobra do Caraminal (position 42 36.303'N 08 56.052'W)
Muros to 'Ria de Arousa' Log
23 June 2014
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Pobra do Caraminal (position 42 36.303'N 08 56.052'W)
Muros town
22 June 2014
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anchored off Ensenada de Muros (position 42 47.002'N 09 03.345'W)
Muxia to 'Ria de Muros' Log
20 June 2014
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anchored off Ensenada de Muros (position 42 47.002'N 09 03.345'W)
Coruna to Muxia Log
19 June 2014
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Muxia (position 43 06.289'N 09 12.821'W)
La Coruna
18 June 2014
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Marina Coruna (position 43 22.067'N 08 23.096'W)
Viveiro to Coruna Log
10 June 2014
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Marina Coruna (position 43 22.067'N 08 23.096'W)
Ria de Viveiro
09 June 2014
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Viveiro (position 43 40.101'N 07 35.687'W)
Ribadeo to Viveiro Log
08 June 2014
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Viveiro (position 43 40.101'N 07 35.687'W)
Ria de Ribadeo
04 June 2014
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Ribadeo (position 43 32.395'N 07 02.184'W)
it’s not all sunshine & gin & tonic you know
03 June 2014
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Ribadeo (position 43 32.395'N 07 02.184'W)
Aviles to Ribadeo Log
02 June 2014
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Ribadeo (position 43 32.395'N 07 02.184'W)
Tapas-ed out in Aviles
01 June 2014
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Aviles (position 43 33.695'N 05 55.276'W)
Gijon to Aviles Log
31 May 2014
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Aviles (position 43 33.695'N 05 55.276'W)
Gijon - the city of sculptures
30 May 2014
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Gijon (position 43 32.763'N 05 40.025'W)
Santander to Gijon Log
27 May 2014
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Gijon (position 43 32.763'N 05 40.025'W)
the 'Green Coast'
25 May 2014
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Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
boarded by Aduanas
21 May 2014
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Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
cheap coffee at last! :-)
21 May 2014
•
Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
finding our feet
20 May 2014
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Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
La Rochelle to Santander Log
18 May 2014
•
Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
La Rochelle-Santander Log - video clip
18 May 2014
update from SPAIN
18 May 2014
•
Marina de Santander (position 43.25.723'N 03.48.466'W)
our latest investment
13 May 2014
•
04/05/2014, Les Minimes Marina (position 46.08.598'N 01.10.115'W)
motoring down the Charente
04 May 2014
Rochefort to La Rochelle Log
04 May 2014
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46.08.598'N 01.10.115'W)
Goodbye Rochefort
01 May 2014
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
summarising Rochefort-sur-Mer
27 April 2014
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
caught on camera - Heavenly Twins 27 For Sale - "Distant Drummer"
19 April 2014
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
Distant Drummer is for sale and ready to go sailing
01 April 2014
force 11 imminent
06 February 2014
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
our Christmas in pictures...
27 January 2014
•
Gloucestershire
Ho, Ho, Ho... Merry Christmas
24 December 2013
•
Gloucestershire
home for Christmas
17 December 2013
•
Gloucestershire
tis Christmas!
14 December 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
ice, icy river!
10 December 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
stripped!
29 November 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
we can see clearly now...
23 November 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
today’s budget blown!
10 November 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
loose companionway steps
05 November 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
a sad day....
04 November 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
all still standing or afloat following the big storm!
28 October 2013
2013 sailing season ends
07 October 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
Ile d'Oleron to Rochefort Log
29 September 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45 56.738'N 00 57.600'W)
lazy days in Oleron
28 September 2013
•
St Denis (position 46 02.156'N 01 22.176'W)
Bourgenay to Ile d'Oleron Log
22 September 2013
•
St Denis (position 46 02.156'N 01 22.176'W)
a day of rest
21 September 2013
•
Bourgenay (position 46 26.405'N 01 40.740'W)
Les Sables d'Olonne to Bourgenay Log
20 September 2013
•
Bourgenay (position 46 26.405'N 01 40.740'W)
Ile d'Yeu to Bourgenay Log (Aborted!)
19 September 2013
•
Port Olona (position 46 30.100'N 01 47.679'W)
seashells on the seashore
15 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
mast vibrations
14 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
and on the south side of the island...
12 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
walk to a Fort
12 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
taking our time touring Ile d'Yeu
11 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
the smallest cookie ever :-(
11 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
Les Sables d'Olonne to Ile d'Yeu Log
08 September 2013
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.646'N 02 20.757'W)
mid-season quietness in Les Sables
07 September 2013
•
Port Olona (position 46 30.145'N 01 47.467'W)
Quartier de L'Ile Penotte
05 September 2013
•
Port Olona (position 46 30.145'N 01 47.467'W)
celebrating Bruce's birthday aboard
04 September 2013
•
Port Olona (position 46 30.145'N 01 47.467'W)
La Rochelle to Les Sables d'Olonne Log
01 September 2013
•
Port Olona (position 46 30.145'N 01 47.467'W)
VIP visit...
23 August 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.600'N 01 10.113'W)
caught on camera!
07 August 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.600'N 01 10.113'W)
around Ile d'Aix
05 August 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.601'N 01 10.116'W)
our cruising life - celebrating our second year aboard!
02 August 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.601'N 01 10.116'W)
out in the Bay again!
31 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.601'N 01 10.116'W)
Rochefort in an out and out racing machine!
25 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.594'N 01 10.111'W)
it's my birthday!
23 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.594'N 01 10.111'W)
feeling hot, hot hot!
20 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.594'N 01 10.111'W)
messing around in the Bay!
15 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.594'N 01 10.111'W)
Fireworks galore!
14 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
slightly cooler in La Rochelle...
09 July 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
a hot one today...
07 July 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45.56.567'N 00.57.356'W)
a well earned cuppa!
05 July 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45.56.567'N 00.57.356'W)
we have lift-out!
02 July 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45.56.567'N 00.57.356'W)
Rambling around Rochefort
30 June 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45.56.567'N 00.57.356'W)
La Rochelle to Rochefort Log
29 June 2013
•
Rochefort (position 45.56.567'N 00.57.356'W)
Summer’s here!
29 June 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Fire rips through city hall in La Rochelle
29 June 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
"Oops"
28 June 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.558'N 01 10.111'W)
once a techie, always a techie!
05 June 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.558'N 01 10.111'W)
so what have we been doing over the last six weeks...
03 June 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.558'N 01 10.111'W)
by popular demand...
12 May 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.558'N 01 10.111'W)
Heavenly Twins 27 Catamaran For Sale Distant Drummer
22 April 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
the price of a passerelle!
22 April 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
mini-break on ‘terra firma’
01 April 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Easter Chocolates...
31 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Oop's....http://www.heavenlytwins.co.uk/ site down!
29 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
confined to the cabin
21 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
the fair's in town!
17 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
10, 20, 30....60 meters
11 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Portuguese bureaucracy update
10 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
cabin door off its hinges
06 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
galley grub 1 - Tortilla
05 March 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
the antifoul saga...
26 February 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
pillar box red
21 February 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Caroline hard at work
19 February 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Portuguese bureaucracy
08 February 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
draft cruising plans for 2013
05 February 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Parcels to go!
27 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Amon-Re circumnavigation in the 1980's
23 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
an early start!
17 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
La Gioconda to head south
11 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
the Hiatt's, the Marriott’s and the Trott's AGM
06 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
my name is Bond...
04 January 2013
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Happy New Year
31 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Kim's famous sherry trifle
30 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Boxing day in Cleeve
26 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Christmas day in Beckford
25 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
JoJo in town
24 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
out with the boys
17 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
flying home for Christmas
15 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
07 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
the weekly shop - chore or pleasure?
06 December 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
companionway security
29 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
me and my 'Mini Lave-Linge'
25 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
cool refreshing Guinness
20 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
preparing the engine for winter
17 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
boy's toys 7 - winter entertainment
10 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
boy's toys 6 - Another WIFI antenna!
01 November 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
2012 sailing season ends
26 October 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
Ile d'Oleron to La Rochelle Log
05 October 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.555'N 01 10.098'W)
touring Ile d'Oleron with ...
02 October 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
self launching anchor
02 October 2012
weekly shopping extravaganza with ...
01 October 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
non stop socialising!
01 October 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
a hike to Le Douet
01 October 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
spending a month on Ile d’Oleron
01 October 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
Drummer's sister in need of assistance
30 September 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
catch of the day!
17 September 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
its a dog's life!
12 September 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
Drummer could have sunk!
11 September 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
Exploring the northern tip of Ile d'Oleron
04 September 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
La Rochelle to Ile d'Oleron Log
31 August 2012
•
St Denis, Ile d'Oleron (position 46 02.194'N 01 22.166'W)
Dartmouth Yachts - Patrella & Paradise in La Rochelle
30 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
Bruce's alternative washing machine....
28 August 2012
new friends ...
28 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
Back in Blighty!
16 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
the 'Towers of La Rochelle'
13 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
too many 'Rhizostoma pulmo'
10 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
cooling off at Les Minimes Beach
10 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
maiden voyage of 'Rubber Duck'!
08 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
La Rochelle
05 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
comfort aboard
04 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
we're in Chandlery heaven!
03 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
our cruising life - celebrating our first year aboard!
02 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
La Rochelle (Charente Maritime)
01 August 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
Bourgenay to La Rochelle Log
30 July 2012
•
Les Minimes Marina (position 46 08.572'N 01 10.056'W)
circular walk around Bourgenay
29 July 2012
•
Bourgenay Marina (position 46 26.347’N 01 40.704’W)
Twins in Bourgenay
27 July 2012
•
Bourgenay Marina (position 46 26.347’N 01 40.704’W)
Bourgenay
26 July 2012
•
Bourgenay Marina (position 46 26.347’N 01 40.704’W)
Les Sables d'Olonne to Bourgenay Log
25 July 2012
•
Bourgenay Marina (position 46 26.347’N 01 40.704’W)
Sandy, Les Sables d'Olonne
24 July 2012
•
Port Olona Marina (position 46 30.105'N 01 47.513'W)
keeping cool on Drummer
23 July 2012
celebrating Caroline's birthday aboard
23 July 2012
•
Port Olona Marina (position 46 30.105'N 01 47.513'W)
Ile d'Yeu to Les Sables d'Olonne Log
21 July 2012
•
Port Olona Marina (position 46 30.105'N 01 47.513'W)
Ile d'Yeu (Vendee)
20 July 2012
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.605'N 02 20.624'W)
Pornichet to Ile d'Yeu Log
19 July 2012
•
Port Joinville (position 46 43.605'N 02 20.624'W)
Pornichet (Loire-Atlantic)
18 July 2012
•
Pornichet Marina (position 47 15.489'N 02 20.882'W)
On the road again ... Redon to Pornichet Log, part 2
16 July 2012
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Pornichet Marina (position 47 15.489'N 02 20.882'W)
On the road again ... Redon to Pornichet Log, part 1
15 July 2012
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on Jetty, just below Arzal Dam (position 47 30.230'N 02 23.225'W)
Redon (Ille et Vilaine)
14 July 2012
•
Redon (position 47 38.730’N 02 05.359’W)
Foleux to Redon Log
26 June 2012
•
Redon (position 47 38.730’N 02 05.359’W)
Dinghy trip up ‘Riviere l’Estier’
25 June 2012
•
small estuary near Foleux (position 47 34.721’N 02 17.320’W)
confined to the cabin ... again!
24 June 2012
•
small estuary near Foleux (position 47 34.721’N 02 17.320’W)
La Roche Bernard to Foleux Log
23 June 2012
•
small estuary near Foleux (position 47 34.721’N 02 17.320’W)
La Roche Bernard
22 June 2012
•
La Roche Bernard (position 47 31.150'N 02 18.414'W)
85 Litres of poop!
17 June 2012
•
La Roche Bernard (position 47 31.150'N 02 18.414'W)
Auray to La Roche Bernard, Vilaine river Log
17 June 2012
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La Roche Bernard (position 47 31.150'N 02 18.414'W)
Auray
16 June 2012
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Auray visitors mooring (position 47 39.501'N 02 58.645'W)
Ile aux Moines to Auray Log
12 June 2012
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Auray visitors mooring (position 47 39.501'N 02 58.645'W)
Ile aux Moines, Golfe du Morbihan
11 June 2012
•
Ile aux Moines (position 47 36.136'N 02 51.082'W)
breakfast humour on Distant Drummer
10 June 2012
Vannes to Ile aux Moines Log
09 June 2012
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Ile aux Moines (47 36.136'N 02 51.082'W)
Vannes, Golfe du Morbihan
08 June 2012
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Vannes (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
HT's descend on Vannes!
07 June 2012
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Vannes (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
Port Haliguen to Vannes, Golfe du Morbihan Log
05 June 2012
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Vannes (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
Port Haliguen
04 June 2012
•
Port Haliguen (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
captains confessions - trip abandoned before we even left the jetty
04 June 2012
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Port Haliguen (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
Belle Ile to Port Haliguen Log
30 May 2012
•
Port Haliguen (position 47 29.381'N 03 06.105'W)
On the putty at Sauzon, Belle Ile
29 May 2012
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Sauzon, Belle Ile (position 47 22.270'N 03 13.183'W)
times are hard
29 May 2012
•
Sauzon, Belle Ile (position 47 22.270'N 03 13.183'W)
Lorient to Sauzon, Belle Ile Log
27 May 2012
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Sauzon, Belle Ile (position 47 22.270'N 03 13.183'W)
Ile de Groix to Lorient Log
26 May 2012
•
Le Blavet river (position 47 46.146'N 03 17.897'W)
saddle sore on Ile de Groix (Morbihan)
24 May 2012
•
Port Tudy, Avant Port (position 47 38.672'N 03 26.854'W)
Concarneau to Ile de Groix Log
23 May 2012
•
Ile de Groix (position 47 38.672'N 03 26.854'W)
Concarneau old town
22 May 2012
•
Concarneau Marina (position 47 52.220'N 03 54.798'W)
Benodet to Concarneau Log
22 May 2012
•
Concarneau Marina (position 47 52.220'N 03 54.798'W)
Odet river
20 May 2012
•
Odet river (position 47 54.404'N 04 08.793'W)
Benodet
19 May 2012
•
Benodet visitors buoy (position 47 53.045'N 04 07.085'W)
Loctudy to Benodet Log
18 May 2012
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Benodet visitors buoy (position 47 53.045'N 04 07.085'W)
sleepless in Loctudy
17 May 2012
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Loctudy visitors buoy (position 47 50.509'N 04 10.454'W)
Loctudy
16 May 2012
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Loctudy visitors buoy (position 47 50.509'N 04 10.454'W)
"Free Parking" in Loctudy
14 May 2012
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Loctudy visitors buoy (position 47 50.509'N 04 10.454'W)
Camaret to Loctudy Log
13 May 2012
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Loctudy visitors buoy (position 47 50.509'N 04 10.454'W)
especially for David
12 May 2012
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Camaret Marina (position 48 16.769'N 04 35.368'W)
Camaret
11 May 2012
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Camaret Marina (position 48 16.769'N 04 35.368'W)
boarded by Customs!
11 May 2012
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Camaret Marina (position 48 16.769'N 04 35.368'W)
L'Aber-Wrac'h to Camaret Log
08 May 2012
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Camaret Marina (position 48 16.769'N 04 35.368'W)
L'Aber-Wrac'h (Finistere)
06 May 2012
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L'Aber-Wrac'h Marina (position 48 35.979'N 04 33.712'W)
Trebeurden to L'Aber-Wrac'h Log
03 May 2012
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L'Aber-Wrac'h Marina (position 48 35.979'N 04 33.712'W)
highlights of the Cote de Granit Rose
02 May 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
Déjà vu
01 May 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
Trebeurden
01 May 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
Treguier to Trebeurden Log
01 May 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
???? me, its blowing a hooley
29 April 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
update from Trebeurden, France
27 April 2012
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Trebeurden Marina (position 48 46.282'N 03 35.196'W)
boy's toys 5 - Amazon Kindle3G
26 April 2012
amazing height of tides
25 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
Treguier to Perros-Guirec Log (Aborted!)
21 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
Lezardrieux
19 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
Treguier - Market day
18 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
the best laid plans ...
17 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
welcome to France - Treguier (Cotes d'Armor)
17 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
Channel Crossing Log - video clip
17 April 2012
Channel Crossing Log
17 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
pause for thought ....
17 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
aboard with 'NetABord' WIFI
17 April 2012
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Treguier (position 48 47.186'N 03 13.104'W)
update from FRANCE
13 April 2012
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Treguier Marina
strong spring tide!
07 April 2012
good to go!
02 April 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
good day to have a sail (or so we thought)
18 March 2012
high and dry
10 March 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
SOLD - VW T25 High Top Campervan (Autosleeper Trident)
03 March 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
shopping with flipper
02 March 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
clean bottom and shiny sides for another year
29 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
we must be one of the heaviest Heavenly Twins afloat!
22 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
boy’s toys 4 – get yourself a dehumidifier
11 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
For Sale - VW T25 High Top Campervan (Autosleeper Trident)
07 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
boy’s toys 3 – tapered wooden plugs
04 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
stormboard for hull portlights
03 February 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
a new liferaft for Drummer
31 January 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
facebook ...
24 January 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
fender board almost finished captain!
22 January 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
sailing season 2012
15 January 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
over indulged!
12 January 2012
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
wishing you all a Happy New Year
01 January 2012
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from parents - Gloucestershire
boy's toys 2 –WIFI antenna
21 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
good vibrations
19 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
boy’s toys 1 – workbench and storage box
18 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
freedom to roam......or not??
16 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences - finances
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences - provisioning
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences - 12v batteries
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences - gas
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences - water
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
learning experiences
04 November 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
my monkey up the mast
15 October 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
twins together
06 October 2011
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Darthaven Marina (position 50 20.993'N 03 34.286'W)
partially naked man!
04 October 2011
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Dittisham (position 50 23.004'N 03 35.627'W)
one for the girls
03 October 2011
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Kingswear Visitors pontoon, Dartmouth (position 50 20.977'N 03 34.361'W)
the worklist ...
30 September 2011
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Kingswear Visitors pontoon, Dartmouth (position 50 20.977'N 03 34.361'W)
100 yards from our berth
24 September 2011
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Kingswear Visitors pontoon, Dartmouth (position 50 20.977'N 03 34.361'W)
run away boat hook!
22 September 2011
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Dittisham (position 50 23.004'N 03 35.627'W)
a bright and cheerful day in Salcombe
21 September 2011
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Salcombe (position 50 14.577'N 03 45.460'W)
very wet Salcombe
20 September 2011
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Salcombe (position 50 14.577'N 03 45.460'W)
an exhilarating ride
19 September 2011
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Salcombe (position 50 14.577'N 03 45.460'W)
smashing or surfing?
19 September 2011
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Fowey (position 50 19.971’N 04 37.868’W)
rockin n rollin in Fowey Harbour
18 September 2011
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Fowey (position 50 19.971'N 04 37.868'W)
a perfect sailing day
15 September 2011
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Fowey (position 50 19.971’N 04 37.868’W)
back to Cargreen ... again
13 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
strong coastal winds set to continue
12 September 2011
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Plymouth Yacht Haven 50 21.566'N 04 07.228'W
jinxed!
11 September 2011
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Plymouth Yacht Haven 50 21.566N 04 07.228W
knackered!
10 September 2011
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Plymouth Yacht Haven 50 21.566N 04 07.228W
now that's what you call a Superyacht!
09 September 2011
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Plymouth Yacht Haven 50 21.566N 04 07.228W
out of fresh food!!
09 September 2011
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Plymouth Yacht Haven 50 21.566N 04 07.228W
baking day!
07 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
gale shreads ensign
06 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
run away boat shoe!
05 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
slipway antics
05 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
Cargreen village
04 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
will we ever get to Fowey?
03 September 2011
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Cargreen (position 50 26.561N 04 12.161W)
warships & submarines everywhere!
31 August 2011
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Plymouth - Torpoint (position 50 22.989'N 04 11.503'W)
picture of Dandy Hole
30 August 2011
one hull aground
29 August 2011
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Dandy Hole (position 50 22.495'N 04 16.365'W)
picture at Weir Quay
27 August 2011
muddy boots!
26 August 2011
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River Tamar (position 50 27.707'N 04 12.636'W)
Bruce decided on Plymouth
24 August 2011
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Plymouth - Torpoint (position 50 21.575'N 04 07.323'W)
relaxing in the small and beautiful River Yealm
21 August 2011
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River Yealm (position 50 18.970'N 04 03.297'W)
sleepless in Salcombe
15 August 2011
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Salcombe (position 50 14.797'N 03 45.369'W)
may be ... or may be not ... Salcombe
14 August 2011
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Dittisham (position 50 23.015'N 03 35.608'W)
this years sailing plan
12 August 2011
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Dartmouth (position 50 21.029'N 03 34.246'W)
how much stuff? too much!
09 August 2011
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Dartmouth (position 50 21.029'N 03 34.246'W)
relocation accomplished!
02 August 2011
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Dartmouth (position 50 21.029'N 03 34.246'W)
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Bruce and Caroline Trott
Port:
Dartmouth, UK
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