Home waters

There has been a national shortage of Calorgas in recent weeks. Apparently, the Covid-related surge in caravanning and motorhome holidays has led to high demand but no one is returning empty cylinders. That’s because, ipso facto, there are no full…

On Sunday we sailed from New Grimsby Sound for the mainland. A helpful northerly wind was forecast but as we were clearing the islands it failed and became very variable. The tide set us well south of expectations and even…

Describing our time in The Scilly Isles and our island visits

From the Yealm we had an easy short passage into the Mayflower Marina in Plymouth. Lucas kindly allowed us to do laundry and have showers, which was very welcome. He then showed us around the city and we had tea…

This summer, we are cruising in the West Country – closer to home than for some years but we are glad to be back on the water after a whole season ashore.  We also feel the need to get our…