The sail from Fishguard past St David’s head outside Ramsey went very well with good winds and tides. After Ramsey the wind meant a more Southerly tack than I would have liked but we had plenty of time before a storm was due that night…. Mother nature had other ideas though. The winds picked up […]
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Right then, where do I begin. Well since my last blog we have been quite busy. Lady Cindy was lifted out of the water so that John and I could do some work on the bottom of the boat. We went for a walk on Aberystwyth pier head and decided to take some pictures. There
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Yesterday morning we slipped the mooring lines and set sail for the South and warm weather. This has been after two years of planning and preparation. The sailing was almost perfect for the wind strength and direction but the sea swell did build throughout the day so I decided to stop at Fishguard overnight rather
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I have been over Wintering at Aberystwyth marina for the last six months and before that using it to shelter from strong northerlies when anchored at New Quay. Location The marina is the only suitable all weather shelter for deep keel boats between Milford Haven and Pwllheli. Nearby anchorages for deep keels are Fishguard (exposed
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I have moved the boat to Aberystwyth Marina on a 6 month winter mooring package a week earlier than planned. The weather has changed this week with a colder and windier outlook. When preparing to leave Aber laat week, i noticed a leaking fuel hose, I managed to find a replacement online. During the winter
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I have sailed from New Quay to Swansea to see my eldest daughter and grandsons, I am now on my way back to New Quay. On the way down I stopped at Fishguard and Milford Haven. The last and longest leg into Swansea was a bit touch and go because the Towy lock closed around
Due to northerly winds and now high winds, we have spent the last week first in Aberystwyth marina and now in Pwllheli marina. The forecast for the next two days are for 20knot plus winds so the plan is to stay till Saturday and then head back down to New Quay. The sail up to
Due to northerly winds and a storm we are back in Aberystwyth but before then had a lovely day sailing with another friend. Rosie joined me for a day on the boat, we had variable winds so ended up motoring back but we also saw some dolphins and did some fishing. Unfortunately the uncomfortable swell
Storms, chores and chilling Read More »
After a week away in Milford Haven and Skomer Island we are back in New Quay. The forecast for the next few days is for a heat wave and little wind so the plan is to do some swimming and some jobs. Some of the highlights of the last week include: Dolphins, Puffins, Seals and
We decided to take a trip over to Ireland for a few days, it would be my longest passage so far and first night sail on Lady Cindy. We set of with light winds but they were Westerly, the forecast was for North Westerly. The winds were variable but light so we motorsailed intermittently in
To Ireland… or not Read More »