Not all who wander are lost …
We left Arbatax as the wind got up, gliding along at 5 knots for a whopping 5 miles before engaging the colossus that is our 30hp diesel engine for the rest of the journey to Cala Luna. As we got closer, we could make out Koru, anchored alone in this beautiful bay. We’d soon spoil …
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Our break out from the harbour at Licata had succeeded. We sailed 30 miles along the coast and anchored below the Turkish Steps expecting a calm, peaceful night. It wasn’t. We pitched uncomfortably from side to side but lasted until 6:30 before lifting the hook. The plan was to reach Masala and anchor, though after …
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Never having to worry about flood warnings. Being able to move on if the neighbours are noisy or bothersome. Being able to move to where the sun is. Maximum of 5 steps from any point inside to reach the loo. (9 if you’re vertically challenged) Zero travel costs when sailing from place to place. Making …
It was the middle of May and we’d received word that we were no longer confined to the marina. Time to search for Martin the lonely flamingo. We’d heard that the French escape committee were making a break for it. It didn’t succeed, the coastguard ordered them back! We were back to square one. …
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We hightailed it out of Malta, laden with Robinson’s fruit juice, balti pastes and teabags. On our way out of Catania we picked up a car, so we could explore Sicily further. We started off small, let’s get back to Licata , pausing only at a huge shopping centre for some essentials ... and a …
Sicily is a day sail away from Malta and just after Christmas we decided to go for an explore. In a flurry of activity we booked flights, made travel and accommodation bookings & prepared to set off in search of the elusive Maltese Falcon. The Air BnB was beautiful and using the stairs helped me …
Well nearly time to emerge from our winter hibernation spot. In truth we’d have left by now, had the sequel to Covid 18 "This Time it's Serious" not been released and brought everything to a halt. Not to worry, there are always jobs to do or improvements to crack on with. Yeah! So, what have …
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Way back in the mists of time when we were practically encouraged to walk the streets with other humans, Trev & I took a trip to Rome. Italy is having a tough time of it at the moment (as is the rest of the world). We wanted to remember how beautiful it looks and how …
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This is Martin the Lonely Flamingo. He lives in a small shallow part of the harbour and spends his days with his head down looking somewhat glum. Martin is a loner. He used to be part of a huge family but they flocked off and abandoned him. Since then he’s been very unhappy. He’s cleverly …
Indicator switches are only installed to improve the aesthetic and balance of the steering column. Don’t expend unnecessary energy operating them. Layby’s are not for parking! They are a temporary refuse repository, their use only sanctioned for unloading. Overtaking is mandatory. Don’t assume that because you’re in a built-up area this no longer applies. Overtaking …
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There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
POOP DECK: Because we give a SHIT
Living the dream onboard our Beneteau 473 with our sailor dog
Our Big Boaty Adventure 