Leg 2: Arbroath to Inverness
Shortly after this was taken a school of dolphins came to play in the moonlight :-)” Paul, aboard Kingfisher Continue reading Leg 2: Arbroath to Inverness
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Leg 2. Lindisfarne to Arbroath – smokies for breakfast
as Kingfisher‘s crew appears to be making this a voyage of gastronomic pleasures, they had to seek out the renowned local delicacy, Arbroath Smokies Continue reading Leg 2. Lindisfarne to Arbroath – smokies for breakfast
Leg 2: Newcastle to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
The spectacular coast of Northumberland was the backdrop to the start of Leg Two of the Sail for Macmillan. The start of the voyage saw a delay due to stormy weather conditions, but they were soon on their way. Continue reading Leg 2: Newcastle to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Day 3 & 4. Lowestoft to Whitby
24 hours Lowestoft to Whitby; an exciting ride! A bit frisky out of Lowestoft and a good north easterly took us at a fair rate the 150 miles overnight. Saw seals, tankers, oil rigs and a fantastic sunrise Continue reading Day 3 & 4. Lowestoft to Whitby
Day 2. Shotley to Lowestoft; the Suffolk Heritage Coast
As the wind gradually freshened, crews’ bellies full, both yachts beat their way up the coast Continue reading Day 2. Shotley to Lowestoft; the Suffolk Heritage Coast
The Trip of a Lifetime – a holiday that makes a difference
How did you spend your May Day Bank Holiday? Did you lounge around the house in your PJs, trawl the aisles of the DIY stores or pig out at the local carvery? Most of us choose such habitual pursuits, but … Continue reading The Trip of a Lifetime – a holiday that makes a difference
Nomads – Challenging the Norm
Nomads were once pastoral people, travelling slowly with families and herds of animals. Today’s Global Nomads are a very different tribe, usually opting to move singly or in pairs and preferring to be highly mobile Continue reading Nomads – Challenging the Norm
Pets afloat
Many people on the waters take their pets along with them, but these have generally been raised from young to respect the water and the captain’s rules. How would my tiny companions adapt, I wondered, and was it fair to expect them to? Continue reading Pets afloat
Tender Loving Care and the revival of a historic Dutch lady
when I became enchanted by a very elderly and somewhat neglected Dutch sailing barge, all the warnings fell on deaf ears Continue reading Tender Loving Care and the revival of a historic Dutch lady
Is barge life for you? Your questions answered
…even on a cold winter’s night, when wind meets tide and she gently creaks and rocks, there is a sense of safety in her ancient, iron sides and a soothing cosiness comes from the glowing stove Continue reading Is barge life for you? Your questions answered
Hilary Hunter 