Njord's Adventures

Getting ready for the sale survey in Marina di Ragusa yard, April 17 2023

27 December 2023
Clare Harrison
We have found great new owners for Njord and we will be passing her on to her new owners on May 1, 2023.

We have had the most amazing seasons sailing her in the UK from June 2012 and then from May 2014 in the Med until April 2023; 11 fabulous years of Njord’s glorious adventures

Njord in Porto Turistico 2023

27 December 2023
Clare Harrison
Final happy days for us with Njord in the Med.

A fabulous yacht for our Med Adventures

Njord in Marina di Ragusa 2023

27 December 2023
Clare Harrison

January 2022 - Marina di Ragusa

26 February 2022 | Marina di Ragusa
Clare
The year has started off with very cool evenings and cold overnight, the days very windy but with some beautiful sunny days. This weather is somewhat different to the previous winters we have spent here, but then the weather in the UK and rest of Europe has been unusual too.

This photograph was taken mid January on our pontoon by Njord. I managed to do my yoga practice this particular day here as there was no wind at all, beautiful.


Sunset over Porto Turistico

25 February 2022
Clare Harrison

Fleet Street towards St. Paul’s London 2022

25 February 2022
Clare Harrison
Vessel Name: Njord of London
Vessel Make/Model: Malo 39 Classic
Crew: Vic Farhi & Clare Harrison
About: Learnt to sail together and the first sailing experience was in Lanzarote in 2005. We then bought Mandarin, a Bavaria 39 and in June 2012 bought Njord, a Malo 39 from the Baltic.
Extra: As attributed to Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Njord of London's Photos - Njord of London
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Looking towards the Great Barn at Buckland Abbey
Gardens at Buckland Abbey, NT property
Entrance to Buckland Abbey, NT property
Njord
Mended and enhanced anchor chain feeder. It now has a lip at the top of the feeder to allow the chain to run through it more smoothly and the diameter is greater. The original was bent when the new galvanised chain got stuck in the feeder. This is super strong!
We have finally got round to naming the safety horseshoe buoy.
Jon climbing Njord
Our outboard engine for Dennis our dinghy. Yamaha 4 stroke
From Mount Wise looking towards Royal William Yard; a photo taken on the first sunny day in 2014
"Dennis The Menace" Our trusted dinghy who usually would rather stay wrapped up safely on board than out in the river. Here he is on his way to the pub at Dittisham
Vic testing out our new shiny bow ladder for our Mediterranean bows to mooring
The new bow ladder face on
The design of our bow ladder is clever in that it is held against the stem by "V" necked support
In the storms the waves bash against the coastal wall at Dawlish in Devon. This is where the main railway line hugs the coast on the route from Penzance to Exeter. February 2014
The rail track at Dawlish suspended above the sea where the wall has fallen victim to the storms. February 2014
Enjoying a drink by the fire: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
The sitting room: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
Deborah relaxing at the house in Argoules
The sitting room: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
The kitchen dresser: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
The dining room where we had all our evening meals of cheese, pate and of course French wines: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
From the first floor looking out at the front of the house: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
One of the three double bedrooms: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
The terrace from the kitchen up to the garden: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
The Garden: Le Vieux Presbyter, Argoules 80120, France
Amusing Christmas scene - what me!
Njord
Njord looking spick and span for Christmas
Njord with her tinsel hanging from the grab rail
Opening presents on board Crazy Diamond during the final courses of the safari Xmas lunch. It was about 21.00hrs mind you!
Dessert and cheese course on Crazy Diamond for Xmas Day safari lunch Clockwise: Jemima, Jane, Vic & Clare
End of the main course on board Njord for the Xmas safari lunch
1st course of safari Xmas day lunch on Svano. Clockwise: Malcolm, Jemima, Clare, Jane
Robert & Deborah enjoying Njord
At the start of the safari Xmas lunch on Njord, trying out the Njord Winter Warmer
Pre-Christmas drinks on board Njord. Vic
Cocktails on Njord - Njord
Ronnie and Camilla going out for a hack.
Clare
Njord with her Christmas lights
Clare, looking serious getting ready for the Christmas safari lunch which was the main course on Njord
Clare, smiling this time!
Tanners. We had a Christmas lunch at Tanners in the week leading up to Christmas with Neill. We had beautiful wines (several bottles) and Christmas turkey
Ahoy there! A fun card sent to us by Sea Power based in Ipswich
Twister Fairground ride - holding on for dear life.
Twister - Scary fairground ride for Christmas!
The Plymouth Gin Distillery is the oldest working gin distillery in England and they have been making gin since 1793. "The Refectory" in the medieval building is believed to be the room where the Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night before setting sail for the New World. This gin was used in the first ever documented Dry Martini in 1896. Vic is going to be Njord
This plaque commemorates Viscountess Nancy Astor who made history when she became the first female MP to take a set in the House of Commons after her husband took his seat in the House of Lords. She represented the Plymouth ward of Sutton for 25 years. She was also the Lord Mayor of Plymouth during the war. The plaque is on the Civic Hall
This is the very peaceful and tranquil Elizabethan Garden in the Barbican in Plymouth
Commander Charles Crichton was key in the organisation of the Thanksgiving Day celebrations in Plymouth.
Lt. Commander Alan Brechbill, the US Embassy Deputy Naval Attache at the ceremony meeting and greeting outside the Civic Hall in Plymouth for Thanksgiving Day. He and his family came from London especially for the celebrations and represented US Senator Murray
Njord
Look at those smart walking boots! On the way to Royal William Yard via The Hoe, in the rain!
Cheese board for Trafalgar Night on board CD.
Check out Njord
The side flaps to Njord
The material is great it allows you to look out but not in when the sun is shining!
Fitting Njord
The roof of the bimini
Banjo, "Executive Assistant" to Sarah and Heather at Ocean Canvas. She is waiting for her payment (doggie treats) after overseeing the bimini fitting.
The Plymouth Eye on Thanksgiving Day from the top of The Hoe
US D Day Memorial
Saltash Passage, Plymouth
Cawsand - October 2013
Cawsand Bay anchorage - October 2013
Sailing in Wembury Bay - Sunday races
The banks of the River Yealm. High Water at "Springs" so the sand bar is well covered
Looking down river to the entrance of the River Yealm and Wembury Bay
Banks of the River Yealm
"Purchase" for inner forestay stowage -40mm fiddle becket cam and fiddle plus rope Allspars Rigging, Plymouth
VPS upgrade with 2 x clutches, 2 x cheek blocks and new heel hoist rope. Allspars Rigging, Plymouth
Royal William Yard - Plymouth This collection of Grade 1 listed buildings are only part of the yard which was designed in Victorian times by Sir John Rennie and built between 1825 & 1831. The area has become a “foodie” destination with many different restaurants, a bakery, wine bar, gallery and trendy apartments. www.royalwilliamyardharbour.co.uk
September 2013 Sunset over River Helford
September 2013 Sky over River Helford
The Gangnam Dance
Nicholas and his wedding speech
Tiffany with all of Nicholas
Vic, Tiffany, Nicholas and Julie
Vic, Clare, Tiffany, Nicholas, Julie and Henry.
The happy couple
Just married
Vic all dressed up!
Tiffany
The happy couple before the big day
June 2013 View of Prussia Cove from coast path. Seals were basking on the rocks.
June 2013 Prussia Cove from the estate grounds
June 2013 The view from the garden over looking Prussia Cove
Porth-En-Alls. The wedding location. This is a lovely family estate overlooking the Atlantic on the South West coast of Cornwall and is 6 miles east of Penzance.
June 2013 View from Njord
June 2013 Leaving Dartmouth on our way to Plymouth
June 2013 Dartmouth from our visitors pontoon
June 2013 Entering Dartmouth on the trip from The Solent to The West Country for the summer
The Nancy Blackett and Njord in Brighton Marina - June 2013. The Nancy Blackett was Arthur Ransome
May 2013 Passing the White Cliffs of Dover on the journey to The Solent from Ipswich
June 2013 Ramsgate Town Quay from the marina
Jon Boon in Ramsgate Port - June 2013 Jon is in front of the "Home for Smack Boys" in the Port. A "smack" is a traditional fishing boat which was mainly in use up until the Second World War. There was a large fleet that operated from Ramsgate. The "smacks" generally had gaff cutter rigs. The sails usually had that distinctive red ochre colour which was a proofing that was applied after a couple of years of use. The original sails would have been white cotton
May 2013 Njord
April 2013 Njord back in her berth after the annual lift out
April 2013 Njord on the hard at Ipswich Haven Marina having just been anti-fouled for the season
Summer 2012 Old Gaffers
August 2012 to May 2013 Njord
April 2013 Seals basking in the first sunny day of the year on the beach at Crinkle Hill, Norfolk
February 2013 The big freeze of 2013. The temperature dropped to minus 13 degrees C on several occasions during the winter months
September 2012 River Orwell
October 2012 Autumn sky in Ipswich Haven Marina
September 2012 Pauline & Anthony with Vic in the Ipswich Lock waiting to leave outbound for a day
The walled garden where the ceremony will shortly take place
June 2012 Our beautiful Malo 39 is lifted from the truck by the Endeavour Quay hoist to be put in her cradle so work can be don on her before we launch her in the UK
June 2012 Njord (formerly known as Anita of Wisemar) arrives at Endeavour Quay over The Queen
May 2012 Just about to do the sea trial on Njord (formerly known as Anita) in Griefswald, East Germany on The Baltic
May 2012 Njord in Griesfwald, Germany
 
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Who: Vic Farhi & Clare Harrison