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 …
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 …
I am still anchored in New Quay, braved a passing storm at anchor and have been deciding on what to do this winter. The Atlantic storm passed to the South through the English Channel but any Northerly winds can whip up a big swell in New Quay. I watched the forecast carefully in case it …
Finally the winds have returned to more Southerly so we have returned to anchor off New Quay. Aberystwyth marina is lovely and quiet and extremely convenient for on shore facilities, I would highly recommend it to any visiting yacht. We nearly got caught out with the tides on departing, we lost all track out time …
For the last week, I have had Ffion living aboard as a guest. We originally planned to take her out for a day or two driving her car to get experience and practice for her driving test. I taught her to drive about 6 or 7 years ago but she failed the test due to …
Due to continuing Northerly winds, we are still at Aberystwyth and likely to be here until next week at least. We have still managed to do some sailing though. We sailed up the coast on Wednesday, very light winds meant that we went backwards in the current several times but we used that time to …
I have escaped some Northerly winds which are not good for anchoring in New Quay by moving to Aberystwyth marina for a week. My step son Trystan helped crew, he did well and I really needed his help berthing in the river current here. Its a nice quiet marina with good access to the town …
I have arrived back in New Quay, made an expensive mistake, spent time talking with and getting help from amazing friends and family and ready to laze away the summer in this fantastic place. The trip up from Milford Haven was mostly uneventful with light winds but St David’s Head was a little exciting. Winds, …
I have done some miles since my last blog post, I am now in Milford Haven in the lovely Dale anchorage. I have struggled at times with low and intermittent wind speeds but its all part of learning about getting the best from the boat. I have not been ashore now for a week and …