Monthly Archives: June 2012

On the 12th June Chris did us all proud leaving the dock at Arklow, we had to reverse out after a difficult maneuver from between two boats at 05.45hrs. didn’t scratch a thing!! With a variable wind not much over 7knots we had to motor again for 5 hours of the 9 it took to … Continue reading »

Since my last blog we did leave Bangor in a force 5 and southWesterly wind which tested us a wee bit as it gusted 25 knots at times . The sea was very ‘lumpy’ and not the most comfortable close hauled sailing!! Unfortunately John started feeling queazy and ultimately sick  He took sturgeron and lay … Continue reading »

Well, the weather is holding us back already! we decided not to risk the journey to Howth as gale force 8 was predicted for later in the day. I was not expecting a hold like this so soon… but hey ho. .I will learn to be patient. John has been good company and braved the … Continue reading »

Hello mi harties ! 06/06/2012 Well, we set off at 6am (later than the 5.30 we wanted! . not much wind but plenty of drizzle. we kept dry under the bimini ( meant to keep us from the sun!!) We motored most of the way, saw porpoise and shearwater and arrived in Bangor NI 10 … Continue reading »