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    Milford, Lundy, Padstow… and back

    We left Milford Haven and had a great sail with good winds and moderate seas to Lundy and then on to Padstow. That’s the good news… the bad news is that Ffion was seasick the whole time and when we arrived in Padstow the anchorage near the lifeboat…

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    Entering Milford Haven in a storm

    The sail from Fishguard past St David’s head outside Ramsey went very well with good winds and tides. After Ramsey the wind meant a more Southerly tack than I would have liked but we had plenty of time before a storm was due that night…. Mother nature had…

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    What’s been going on and surprise reveal.

    Right then, where do I begin. Well since my last blog we have been quite busy. Lady Cindy was lifted out of the water so that John and I could do some work on the bottom of the boat. We went for a walk on Aberystwyth pier head…

  • We are heading South

    Yesterday morning we slipped the mooring lines and set sail for the South and warm weather. This has been after two years of planning and preparation. The sailing was almost perfect for the wind strength and direction but the sea swell did build throughout the day so I…

  • Preparing to head South

    The last few weeks have been spent doing the last few jobs getting ready to head South for the summer, it’s not all work though, we have done fun stuff as well; I have finished working at Tescos. At the moment I am waiting for a few storms…

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    Aberystwyth Marina Review

    I have been over Wintering at Aberystwyth marina for the last six months and before that using it to shelter from strong northerlies when anchored at New Quay. Location The marina is the only suitable all weather shelter for deep keel boats between Milford Haven and Pwllheli. Nearby…