this is a post sent via the SSB. 24 hour mileage run, 139nm, making a total so far of 300nm. We have 135nm to go All is ok onboard. Day two (Sunday) was much better than day 1, with the wind settling back to 15 to 20kts as we expected. […]
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this is a post sent via the SSB. All is ok onboard. Our 24 hour milage was 148nm. The wind was more than expected during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to a bouncy night as the seas built. Sunday morning the winds eased and are now as forecast, from the […]
Portugal to Porto Santo: Position Report
At long last, the time had come to leave the boatyard. After almost a year, far longer than we'd anticipated, the long list of boat jobs were finally complete. We just had to hope she floated once she was placed back on the water.
Boat Refit: At Long Last It’s Time to Leave the ...
The first part in our 2021 refit series. In order to get Emerald out of the water, we have to endure the heart-clenching experience of seeing your precious home be lifted into the air. We look at the factors involved in choosing a boatyard and the types of liftout available for boats.
Refit Part I: Choosing a Boatyard
Looking to visit the Ilha da Culatra in the Algarve? Well read on to find out how to get there and what to do once you're there.
Escape to the Ilha da Culatra, Algarve
It was time to leave the river for an appointment at a boatyard in Faro. Emerald was in need of some TLC.
To the Boatyard – Our Escape From Glue River
We might as well write our plans in sand at low tide. Sailing plans can be fragile, easily broken by multiple factors - weather, boat problems or myriad unexpected issues. Sometimes the forced plan change can result in a good experience, sometimes its bad.
Plans Are Written in Sand at Low Tide
April and May in the river saw a rise in temperatures and the drying out of the land. We fixed the galley cupboard floor - a job that's been on the list a long time! And I become a water babe.
Springtime in the Rio Guadiana
2 After several boat toilet fails, we began to research alternatives. This year, we bit the bullet and chose to install a custom built composting/waterless toilet.
Choosing and Installing A Composting Boat Toilet
6 For the second part of our review of our winter afloat in the Rio Guadiana, we look at the good and bad points and ask "would we do it again?"
Winter At Anchor in the River: Part II
2 A review of our sailing adventures in 2020. It covers highlights and low lights, the number of miles sailed and where we spent each night. Also included is a breakdown and analysis of costs over the year.
Annual Summary of Travels and Costs 2020
This would be our first Christmas afloat at anchor. And Brexit was about to bring the first consequences for Brits who sail the EU. We wanted proof of location to keep our VAT paid status, so chose to obtain marina receipts from our closest marina.