Monday, 9 May 2011
Sunday, 8 May 2011
8th May
I would like to say a massive thank you to Conway Marina for waivering the bearthing fees, what a lovely marina with spotless facilities, also Victoria Marina with more than helpful staff. Victoria Marina is in the process of being developed and has the potential to be a great stop off.
Lastly and by no means least, Pwllheli Marina for the help and support and fantastic facilities, especially Will for helping with my passage plan and Paul who helped me moor up and keep myself entertained with some good local information, including informing me of an island just outside the Marina that Bear Grylls owns and another owned by Carla Lane ..
Lastly and by no means least, Pwllheli Marina for the help and support and fantastic facilities, especially Will for helping with my passage plan and Paul who helped me moor up and keep myself entertained with some good local information, including informing me of an island just outside the Marina that Bear Grylls owns and another owned by Carla Lane ..
6th May
Currently moored up in Pwllheli, going to probably stay for weekend as the weather is not looking so good, next leg to Aberystwyth.
Had an 'exciting sail' over from Caernarfon (Victoria Marina) in a 'lovely' force 6 in wet conditions, wind on the nose.
Glad to have conquered the Swellies, Caernarfon Bar and Bardsey Sound as these places were giving me sleepless nights.
Had an 'exciting sail' over from Caernarfon (Victoria Marina) in a 'lovely' force 6 in wet conditions, wind on the nose.
Glad to have conquered the Swellies, Caernarfon Bar and Bardsey Sound as these places were giving me sleepless nights.
1st Leg - Liverpool to Conwy
Thanks for a great send of and further thanks to all sponsors and everyone who helped make this happen.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Sunday 1st May
Weather permitting, I will be leaving Liverpool Marina Lock at 10.45 - 11.00 hrs on Sunday.
Up to now the weather is a bit up and down for Sunday, but fingers crossed it will be no worse than a force 6 easterly, if that's the case I am off for a wee trip around Britain..
Up to now the weather is a bit up and down for Sunday, but fingers crossed it will be no worse than a force 6 easterly, if that's the case I am off for a wee trip around Britain..
Monday, 25 April 2011
1 week to go !!!
Now it is getting very real, Zuma is back in the water with all the sponsors on the hull, engine serviced. Which only leaves lazy jacks to be fitted along with sail bag and then a bit of a clean.
The generosity of everyone has been unbelievable with the charity now reaching a net figure of £1000.00. A massive thank you so much to everyone who has donated, helped, advised and generally supported the challenge.
I have just returned from a fantastic trip courtesy of Colin Brown (CB Marine Services) delivering a 47ft Bavaria Yacht from Oban to Barra in the Outer Hebrides, which really helped with finding my sea legs and last minute advice from Colin.
I have my last hospital appointment for three months (hopefully), which went well, Zuma will be like a floating pharmacy when I leave.
So, weather permitting it's all on course for leaving Liverpool Marina on Sunday at 10.30ish.
The generosity of everyone has been unbelievable with the charity now reaching a net figure of £1000.00. A massive thank you so much to everyone who has donated, helped, advised and generally supported the challenge.
I have just returned from a fantastic trip courtesy of Colin Brown (CB Marine Services) delivering a 47ft Bavaria Yacht from Oban to Barra in the Outer Hebrides, which really helped with finding my sea legs and last minute advice from Colin.
I have my last hospital appointment for three months (hopefully), which went well, Zuma will be like a floating pharmacy when I leave.
So, weather permitting it's all on course for leaving Liverpool Marina on Sunday at 10.30ish.
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