20 June 2019 | Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece
19 June 2019 | Aktion, Greece
18 June 2019 | Vlycho, Lefkada.
17 June 2019 | Agia Efimia, Kefalonia, Greece
16 June 2019 | Kastos, Kastos Island, Greece
15 June 2019 | Taverna Spilia, Spartachori, Meganisi, Greece
14 June 2019 | Lefkas Canal, Lefkada, Greece
13 June 2019 | Cleopatra Marina, Preveza, Greece
12 June 2019 | Lakka, Paxos, Greece
11 June 2019 | Syvota, Greece Mainland
10 June 2019 | Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece
28 April 2019 | Petrino Garden, Palaiokastritsa, Corfu, Greece
26 April 2019 | Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece
25 April 2019 | Gaios, Paxos, Greece
24 April 2019 | Vathi, Meganisi, Greece
23 April 2019 | Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Greece
22 April 2019 | Nidri, Lefkada, Greece
22 April 2019 | Lefkas Canal, Lefkada, Greece
22 April 2019 | Cleopatra Marina, Preveza, Greece
19 April 2019 | Cleopatra Marina, Preveza, Greece

A short hop to Brixham

13 August 2010 | Brixham Marina Events Pontoon
Graham
After a couple of enjoyable days in Dartmouth, we set off up the River Dart this morning towards Stoke Gabriel for some sight seeing before the turn of the tide. A seal appeared right next to the boat at one point, busy eating its fish for breakfast and not bothered by us at all. Sightseeing complete, we headed down the river into the sea again and set a course for Brixham. Sun out, Force 5 blowing nicely, mainsail jammed in the furler.....well, it is Friday the 13th isn't it?! After 45 minutes of trying to free the mainsail jam, we had to leave it as was, and sail towards Brixham with just a genoa out and very small mainsail or we would end up fighting the tide again which would be no good when only one day after spring tides. We initially rafted up on the Events Pontoon in Brixham Marina at about 2pm, but a space became available shortly after actually on the pontoon so we quickly took the opportunity to move. We can now stay here without having to move again until Monday morning when we leave for Teignmouth. This is just as well as it is now so windy here that we couldn't motor off the pontoon even if we wanted to as the engine is not powerful enough to counteract the 25 knots of wind that is blowing at the moment! When the wind stops, it will also give us an easier opportunity to un-jam the mainsail which will involve me climbing the mast and several hours of careful tugging and pushing (yes, we've had to do this before!) Tonight's dinner will be courtesy of 'The India Garden' curry house in town (thanks Margaret and Maurice - delayed May celebration!) which looks like a good spot, although only tomorrow will tell for truth.
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Vessel Name: Quasar IV of Lleyn
Vessel Make/Model: Westerly Oceanlord 41
Hailing Port: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Crew: Graham and Tracey Kyte
About: Now based in Corfu, Greece, enjoying some Ionian sailing at last!
Extra: Getting statrted on some Winter 2020 maintenance now that the diving season is finished!
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Quasar IV of Lleyn's Photos - (Main)
A few pictures from Mark T and my Ionian Cruise in April 2019. A great trip and quite eventful at times :-)
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Created 29 April 2019
A collection of photos from our new home in Paleokastritsa, Corfu.
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Created 6 July 2015
Some pictures from the Awhba Camping Trip, Saudi Arabia, 12/13 April 2012.
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Created 20 April 2012
A short collection of photos from March to June 2011 in and around Riyadh.
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Created 3 June 2011
Having arrived on the 18th June, we are currently waiting for spare parts to be fabricated here on island to fix the broken rigging before heading back to Falmouth, UK.
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Created 30 June 2010
Sailing 2200 Nm from St Georges, Bermuda, to Horta, Faial, the Azores
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Created 19 June 2010
A short summary of our stop here in Bermuda on our way to the Azores
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Created 24 May 2010
Sailing QUASAR IV north from Sint Maarten to Bermuda, 950 Nm.
17 Photos
Created 22 May 2010
General photos of life aboard
29 Photos
Created 5 June 2008
Mark T, ME (Graham) and Tony Ball, an old school friend have just spent a week backpacking around Dartmoor, camping out in the hills. A great break from boat maintenance!
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Created 8 March 2008
General photos of S/Y QUASAR IV as we prepare her for our voyage
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Created 7 January 2008