Guapa: Beauty and the Sea

One family and their boat. A daydream, a vision and now, slowly, becoming reality.

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Hibernating

21 October 2012 | Northwood
Not much to report - just a quick post to let you know this blog has still got a pulse.

Dehumidifier and heater are back on the boat. Proof, as if proof were needed, that winter is upon us. The 'cold' hasn't arrived yet, but the 'wet' is well and truly with us.

Sailing wise there is not much to report. Some sailing in a brisk breeze (fun), some drifting in very little wind (not so much fun, but the pleasant company made it bearable - and then some) and some pottering about. Generally not going anywhere and taking our time about it.

Weather and work are seriously cramping my style. And this (work) is not likely to improve before the end of November, though if we're lucky we might squeeze in a day of two over the upcoming school half-term holidays.

Winter maintenance/repair list is fairly minimal. Fix the leaking port-side water tank, some tabs, find a way to secure the oven and put back the wind generator mast. Last but not least, some minor deck caulking. End of list. Yard has got the job well in hand and no doubt they will once again do a great job.
Sprayhood's already made it to the loft to have the window replaced. Hopefully it should reappear in the very near future.

And that my friends, is all she wrote. Hang in there and stay safe. We are.
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Vessel Name: Guapa
Vessel Make/Model: Kalik 44
Hailing Port: Ipswich, UK
Crew: Wim, Brigitte, Evita & Yanni
About: The Vandenbossche family
Extra: One family and their boat. It started as daydream, then a vision and now, slowly, becoming reality.
Guapa's Photos - Beauty and the Sea (Main)
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Bringing Guapa home - Bruinisse lock
 
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Created 18 July 2014
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Created 20 February 2014
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Created 22 May 2013
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Created 22 May 2013
Ostend, UK East & South Coast and Normandy
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Created 10 August 2012
Winter sailing - UK East Coast
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Created 9 February 2012
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Created 17 April 2011
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Created 17 April 2011
It's all been worth it.
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Created 26 July 2010
The horror... The saga continues. Hull respray, new engine, and loads more (expensive) fun.
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Created 21 June 2010
Replacing a teak deck and other horror stories
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Created 31 December 2008
The Solent, Channel Island(s) and Normandy.
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Created 8 June 2008
Messing about in the Suffolk/Essex area
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Created 21 December 2007
UK South Coast, Normandy, Northern France & Belgium
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Created 23 September 2007
A thing of beauty
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Created 3 June 2007
Meet the crew
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Created 27 March 2007
Messing about in the Suffolk/Essex area
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Created 27 March 2007
Running from the storm(s) - North Sea Triangle: Ramsgate - Ostend - Harwich.
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Created 17 February 2007
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