In this second leg of the journey towards Brest, we set off from Roscoff the following morning, having had only 1 night's sleep. The wind...

Unexpected weather challenges between Cowes and Roscoff caused roughs seas, discomforts, and change of arrival port,

Time to leave Cowes and head for France. Will it be Roscof, Aber Wrach or Brest?? The weather gods are in charge!

On arriving back in the UK recently, I found that it was an interesting change from being by the European mainland. All of the boats here...

With a doctor's appointment for Ingrid in Spain, I was left to my own devices for getting back to the UK – fortunately Stuart is still...

We found Dieppe to be a charming, typical Northern French port town – and full of great seafood restaurants. After we had arrived from...

Dieppe to Cherbourg strong currents meant going reverse picking up off-shore winds

200 nm and 30 hours Scheveningen to Dieppe swells, currents, winds, shallows and full aching areas

The Sixhaven Marina has a small entrance that opens up into a very cozy location that is just 5 minutes away from the Amsterdam Central...

Crossing busy shipping lanes can be hazardous

Our first night in Vlissingen was ‘uninspiring” to say the least. The marina where we stayed is situated in an industrial area and is...

The Value of a Reliable Engine

sailing and being chased; protecting platforms crossing a highway on the North Sea

Storm Ellen - fuelled by the remnants of hurricane Kyle - is hugging Scheveningen

Sad faces, strong winds, bridges, locks and the open sea...

Our last days in Medemblik and saying goodbye to this fantastic place.

Family visit from London

The tail end of the storm...

Extended and stormy stay in Mandal

Norway... here we come! Our first ocean sailing.