1st Mates log, 29th July 2019 Fuel: 7/8ths of a tank Fresh water: 1 tank is dry Items lost to the wind & waves: 1 x pair of sunglasses, 1 dinghy seat, humour, pride, dignity Weather: bright sunshine and yet, this infernal wind still blows Supplies: Eggs, salad, soya mince, cheese, biscuits, crisps, wine, beer, …
Captains Blog 19 Bad Day at the Office*
It was time to leave La Linea and Gibraltar, but not before we’d filled the fuel tanks with the cheapest diesel yet. We motored out of La Linea after making sure we’d stocked up with plenty of essential provisions from Morrisons (Sausage Rolls, Scotch Egg, Green & Blacks Chocolate etc). Typically, the winds started to …
Open Air Laundrette
We're finishing up some last minute preparations for the sail across to Sardinia, after being at anchor for the last 5 nights. With a load of laundry completed, the dinghy packed away, food shop done. We moved to the hellishly expensive Menorca Marina floating pontoon (€55 a night & no toilet!). I took the opportunity …
Our Big Boaty Adventure 