Author: andy_beharrell

Reading: The Riddle of the Sands (Erskine Childers)Weather: Trade winds continue but shift to the NE a bit – N-NE 4 and hazyThought for the day: Why is it so difficult to take a good photo of a dolphin?Evening meal: Roast pork, cauliflower cheese and saladCourse: On the morning watch …

Reading: The Salt Path (Raynor Wynn)Weather: Trade winds kicked in – N-NW 5 and sunnyThought for the day: Who or what is Bob and what use is he/she/it?Evening meal: Pasta with bacon, aubergine, onion, courgette and pepperCourse: Between 225oC – 230oC – pretty much straight for the waypoint off the …

Reading: The Salt Path (Raynor Wynn)Weather: Thunder and lightning and rain overnight clearing to grey cloudy – Wind NW 1-2 shifting N 4-5 mid-afternoonThought for the day: What use is a fish which can fly if it flies straight through a hatch into the cabin?Evening meal: Chicken risotto cooked in …

Reading: The Salt Path (Raynor Wynn)Weather: A bit cloudy overnight clearing to sun and Simpsons clouds – Wind S 1-2 shifting N-NE 2-3 mid-morningThought for the day: Having a routine is the framework for life on board ……Evening meal: Roast port, roast potatoes and roast vegetables with saladCourse: Between 180oC …

Reading: Swallowdale (Arthur Ransome) (finished)Weather: Short sharp rain shower in the morning and then sunny – wind variable S1-2 – annoyingThought for the day: It feels much more appropriate to call the engine an iron tops’l on a boat which actually has a topsail ……Evening meal: Vegetable curry with lentils, …

Reading: Swallowdale (Arthur Ransome)Weather: Sunny – wind NE2-3 in the morning, building to F4-5 in the afternoonThought for the day: My soft hands are definitely made for dishes not ropes ……Evening meal: Spaghetti bolognese Departure day …. A tangle of conflicting emotions as we finally are leaving. A few morning …

Reading: Swallowdale (Arthur Ransome)Weather: Hot still – 22oC, though some rain in the morning (the rain usually seems to stay in the mountains)Thought for the day: Would it just be easier to drive 5,500 miles instead?Evening meal: Tapas – peppers, croquette potatoes, cheese, jamon ….. The boat I am on …

Reading: Not a lot, but a few pages of Swallowdale (Arthur Ransome)Weather: Sunny and hot – 25oC, but one refreshing shower in the afternoonThought for the day: Why are sails so heavy?Evening meal: Tortillas (home-cooked) with chicken, cheese, salsa and garlic and parsley sauce Today was a work day. The …

Reading: Swallowdale (Arthur Ransome)Weather: Showery in the morning, but bright sunshine from lunchtime onwards – 20oCThought for the day: Why does Santa Cruz have masonic symbolism all over its buildings?Evening meal: Baked Dorade with lemon and garlic with salad Over the coming days, I am hoping we will have an …