There is a stage in a renovation project where it looks like things are so bad they might never get better. This is when the most money spent for the least apparent results; instead of a sea-going boat with an engine, roof, windows we had an empty wood…
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The Tide Turns
There is a stage in a renovation project where it looks like things are so bad they might never get better. This is when the most money spent for the least apparent results; instead of a sea-going boat with an engine, roof, windows we had an empty wood…
On the Slip
Life in London has gone on as usual, but there is the constant siren call of a beautiful big boat in the perfect harbour in Eyemouth, and once we had Christmas out of the way we were ready to answer it. The excitement of seeing Heroine again got us up …
On the Slip
Life in London has gone on as usual, but there is the constant siren call of a beautiful big boat in the perfect harbour in Eyemouth, and once we had Christmas out of the way we were ready to answer it. The excitement of seeing Heroine again got us up …
Land Legs
It takes a while after getting ashore for the world to stop moving, and until then we both have a rolling and slightly drunk-looking gait. It is a lovely reminder of our adventure, but Heroine is now 350 miles and several weekends away.We have washed a…
Land Legs
It takes a while after getting ashore for the world to stop moving, and until then we both have a rolling and slightly drunk-looking gait. It is a lovely reminder of our adventure, but Heroine is now 350 miles and several weekends away.We have washed a…
Surfing Home
Peterhead towards Eyemouth, Wednesday 16th August 2006We got up this morning at 5am to catch the tide with the intention of doing a short day down the coast to Montrose or Arbroath; I rather wanted to visit the home of the smokies However, the weather …
Surfing Home
Peterhead towards Eyemouth, Wednesday 16th August 2006We got up this morning at 5am to catch the tide with the intention of doing a short day down the coast to Montrose or Arbroath; I rather wanted to visit the home of the smokies However, the weather …
Spice of Life
Peterhead – Tuesday 15th AugustWe spent a happy 3 hours talking to another ex-trawlerman called Alex of Scotia Charters who is convering a 24m boat into a conference ship to go on the Caledonian Canal. He has done a huge amount of work to it and we thi…
Spice of Life
Peterhead – Tuesday 15th AugustWe spent a happy 3 hours talking to another ex-trawlerman called Alex of Scotia Charters who is convering a 24m boat into a conference ship to go on the Caledonian Canal. He has done a huge amount of work to it and we thi…
