24th June: Western Solent
A day trip in the western Solent (39nm) where I prove that it’s not worth tacking against the tide!
June: "is this Summer?" / 2015 / Sailing Log (2015)
by Peter Taylor · Published 24/06/2015 · Last modified 18/08/2017
A day trip in the western Solent (39nm) where I prove that it’s not worth tacking against the tide!
Photos from a day trip in the western Solent (39nm) where I prove that it’s not worth tacking against the tide!
June: "is this Summer?" / Diary Entry / 2015
by Peter Taylor · Published 26/06/2015 · Last modified 18/08/2017
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...
July: "Felt like Summer" / 2015 / Sailing Log (2015)
by Peter Taylor · Published 01/07/2015 · Last modified 22/02/2023
A single tide sail on Southampton Water (13nm) on the hottest July day on record!
Photos from a single tide sail on Southampton Water (13nm) on the hottest July day on record!
July: "Felt like Summer" / 2015 / Sailing Log (2015)
by Peter Taylor · Published 10/07/2015 · Last modified 23/08/2017
A day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
Photos from a day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
Video about a day trip beyond the Solent to close to Hengistbury Head (57nm).
July: "Felt like Summer" / 2015 / About Seatern
by Peter Taylor · Published 16/07/2015 · Last modified 23/08/2017
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...
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.