JOURNAL
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Anchored: The Pursuit of Less in a World of More
ANCHORED: THE PURSUIT OF LESS IN A WORLD OF MORE Over time, we have developed a routine for anchoring. Communication is by gesture from the front of the boat to the cockpit at the back. Go left, straight ahead, hold there. The anchor drops and the chain falls through the water. We check it holds,… Read more »
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A Moment in Soller – From our trip to Mallorca
A MOMENT IN SOLLER By the station, a band started to play. It was the type of music that made you tap your feet and sway side to side. It made you want to snap your fingers, grab a partner, and be caught up in it all. It evoked thoughts of earlier decades and brought… Read more »
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Somewhere only we know – an insider’s guide to the Isle of Wight, Part 2
MY SECOND INSTALMENT OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT Following on from my previous post, here is the second of my favourite things to do, from the perspective of someone who lives on the island. #2 Walking from Cowes to Gurnard and back again This is a well trodden path… Read more »
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Somewhere only we know – an insider’s view of the Isle of Wight, Part 1
WANT AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT? This winter we are back on the island and it has given me time to reflect on my favourite ways to spend some time here, be that walks by the sea, exploring secret beaches, or visiting places that hold a special meaning. They are all popular places… Read more »
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Cat-sitting, boat-watching and our next adventure….
OCTOBER CATCH-UP. At the end of August, we left Milos in Suffolk for the winter and headed back by car to the Isle of Wight. It seems really strange to be off the boat but it does give us the opportunity to spend some time in a house for a change. We spent September house-sitting… Read more »
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Generally Heading East – Sailing Milos to Suffolk
SAILING TO SUFFOLK. After spending May travelling around the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France by bus and train, this trip marked our first big voyage in the boat this year. We had a month ahead of us, with a final destination of Suffolk where Milos will stay for six months over the winter. As usual… Read more »
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Countdown to the next adventure – August 2018
THE NETHERLANDS, MAYBE, BUT DEFINITELY HEADING EAST. It seems like only yesterday that we were back from our trip to France, but already it has been 2 months and we have done so much. Shortly after getting back we took the boat up the river to Island Harbour to get her out of the water…. Read more »
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Trains, Buses and Campsites Around the Provence Alpes Côte D’azur
ALONG THE COAST. We arrived in Nice on the 2nd May and stayed to explore the city for a few days before packing up our bags and getting on the first train we could find along the coast. We did not have a particular plan in mind, just a desire to see beaches, towns, and… Read more »
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Travelling on a Budget in Nice
OR, “WHAT WE DID IN NICE ON THE CHEAP INSTEAD OF SAILING” Nice, the capital of the Cote d’Azur is a mix of elegant charm, history and culture. It is at once a chic seaside resort, a vibrant city, and the starting point of a longer journey to the coast and mountains in the distance…. Read more »
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First Adventure of 2018 – Plan B
“LET’S GO TO FRANCE ON A PLANE INSTEAD” With the weather still unsettled and ongoing memories of hanging off mooring buoys for much of last year’s trips, we have decided to go to Plan B. The boat is staying in the marina for the month and we are heading off to the South of France… Read more »
WRITING
Published Articles-
Journey to the Channel Islands
In our second year we took a trip across the Channel from Portland to Alderney and Sark and had an unusually eventful return journey!
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Close Encounters with Puffins
On the west coast of Wales, just around the corner from Milford Haven, is a puffin-filled wildlife haven and beautiful anchorage that we visited in 2017.
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A Long Weekend - Brixham
Brixham is one of our favourite south coast destinations. Here's the article written for Yachting Monthly.
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Highs and Lows Around Britain
Five months in 2017 took us up the west coast to Scotland, through the Caledonian Canal, and down the east coast. This article is about that journey and the highs and lows along the way.
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A Long Weekend - Whitby
We sailed to Whitby as part of our journey round Britain. Find out how to make the most of spending a long weekend there when arriving by boat.
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Commissioned - Long Weekend The Caledonian Canal
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Commissioned - Long Weekend Poole and Swanage
Articles written by Hayley in print