24th June: Western Solent
A day trip in the western Solent (39nm) where I prove that it’s not worth tacking against the tide!
Category: 2015
24th June: Photo Album
Photos from a day trip in the western Solent (39nm) where I prove that it’s not worth tacking against the tide!
26th June: Collected trailer
Collected the trailer from CLH Trailers having been converted to braked… was given a good allowance on the parts from the (practically new) original trailer...
1st July: Southampton Water on a Hot Day
A single tide sail on Southampton Water (13nm) on the hottest July day on record!
1st July: Photo Album
Photos from a single tide sail on Southampton Water (13nm) on the hottest July day on record!
10th July: To Hengistbury Head and back
A day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
10th July: Photo Album
Photos from a day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
10th July: To Hengistbury Head and back
Video about a day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
16 to 18 July: Transom ladder and main halyard
When Seatern was delivered the transom ladder was parallel with the transom. This meant that in climbing it you were negotiating an overhang. While I...
16th July: Growth on hull
While swimming I took some photos of the weed growth areas near the waterline. The anti-fouling looks pretty clear of growth but weed is attaching in the “boot top” region.