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Ships Log – 1st to 31st March 2009

Posted on 31/03/2009 by martin

Sunday 1st March We set off at 7am and for the first time did not have the motor running. We were averaging about 6 knots. Halfway through the passage the kicker block broke so there was nothng to hold the … Continue reading →

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Ships Log – 1st to 28th February 2009

Posted on 28/02/2009 by martin

1/2/09 Having had an early night, we both felt refreshed, although where we were anchored was a bit rolly poly, I was up a few times checking, but on the whole a good night. We just had a lazy day, … Continue reading →

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Ships Log – 1st to 31st January 2009

Posted on 31/01/2009 by martin

1/1 /2009 Andrew hired a car, and took Anna Rob and Esta, round the Island, Geoff and I had a quiet day on the beach, we came back, and started watching 24, very dodgy, it is such compulsive viewing, we … Continue reading →

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Ships Log – 1st to 31st December 2008

Posted on 31/12/2008 by martin

Monday 1st December Position at Noon 18º 29 North 28º 43 west Distance travelled 130 Nautical Miles You may have wondered what the out come of the Spinnaker was following the issues in the early hours of Sunday Morning. As … Continue reading →

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Ships Log – 1st to 30th November 2008

Posted on 30/11/2008 by martin

Saturday 1st November Up and at’m at 0600 before we had to pay for the extra night! Remembering we were fighting against time. It seemed very strange to be ignoring good advice though I have every faith in Anam Cara … Continue reading →

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Ships Log – 26th to 31st October 2008

Posted on 31/10/2008 by martin

Delivery Crew: Geoff Page David Keith Richard Stafford Sunday 26th October Christine and I are currently installed in Anam Cara waiting for our crew to join us. Three of us will then us taking the boat to the Canaries prior … Continue reading →

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