Nice neat simple sail on a beam reach for the entire day. Crew mostly sunbathed on the foredeck as we were pushed along by a mild F3. Cloudless day with a lunch on the run.
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Day 3 – Marina Veruda // Mali Losinj
First full day sail of the trip as the Bora wind has cleared out. An early start as it’s about 40 miles as the crow flies and I’ve still yet to see how the boat
Read moreCroatia Sail – Day 2 – Marina Veruda
Severe weather warnings for all of northern Adriatic is likely to keep us weather locked for the day. The much hyped ‘bora’ winds are promising to kick up a big sea and heavy gusts. Very
Read moreCroatia Sail – Day 1 – Arrival & Marina Veruda
Crew arrived in Croatia throughout the day. The yacht herself is impressive. A well appointed 46′ Bavaria, very beamy, very modern. Weather is an issue as forecasts are for strong, gusty winds and 4′ –
Read moreShopping List – Pula
Product Price excl. TAX Price incl. TAX Qty Total incl. TAX Water Natural Jana 1,5 l pack of 6 bottles £3.59 £4.49 10 £44.85 Apples Idared extra 1 kg £1.64 £2.05 1 £2.05 Lemon 1
Read morePula Cruise, May 14 – 21, 2016
Crew (Starcatcher) Matt O’Neill (Skipper) +44 (0) 7725 553 368 tmattoneill@gmail.com Bethan Crockett Louise Harris Natasha Paes Kate Winfield Keith Shaw Nerissa MacDonald Stacy Swan Ciaran McMahon Second Yacht (Kurba Vela) Andrew Robinson (Skipper) +44
Read moreSailing – Day 2 – Cane Garden Bay to Manchioneel Bay
We sailed out of Cane Garden Bay up along the north coast, stopped for lunch off Monkey Point and then continued around Tortola. Finally broke free of headwinds and had our first nice stretch on a beam reach. Anchored for night in Manchioneel Bay on Cooper Island.
Read moreDay 1 – Sopers Hole to Cane Garden Bay
We met up at 9 AM in Sopers hole, met our instructor and fellow class mates. After a detailed safety briefing and a bit of kerfuffle with the local customs folk, we ate lunch onboard and finally shoved off. A hangover leftover from the night before found me dragging a bit. Sailed up to Cane Garden Bay where we anchored, dined, and slept.
Read moreBVI Trip – IYT Dayskipper Certification – Tortola Sailing School
Off and away
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