Monday 13 October 2008

14.5 October

Or this one?
"You have ups and downs all the time," she continued. "But I think women are better at this anyway. The secret is to keep the arguments short and realize you're both on a journey and you have the same interest and motivation to keep that journey going. After awhile, you develop a bond, like sisters. After all, you're with each other 24 hours a day."

Through it all, they had dependable little Pouncer to rely on, and the rugged little boat delivered in every important way. "She's so forgiving and helpful," said Ashburner. "She's looked after us, I think, in a very romantic way. She's very sea-kindly. She's not particularly fast but for crews that aren't hugely strong, she's very manageable and handles very well. She's been really, really, really good."

From Barbados, the women cruised the Grenadines before fetching up in Antigua and their unexpected reward: silverware from the Classic Regatta. "What a grand finale," said O'Connor.

14th October

This yellow?

I met the two sailors earlier this month, in Antigua, while on the island for the annual spring rite known as Antigua Sailing Week. Figuratively speaking, they were both walking on air. For one week earlier, on a whim, the women had entered Ashburner's Twister 28
Pouncer, a full-keel Holman & Pye design built in 1971, in a different event, the Antigua Classic Regatta. And when all was said and done, Pouncer was awarded the esteemed Spirit of the Regatta prize presented to the boat and crew that best represent the heart and soul of the occasion.

Sunday 12 October 2008

21st Feb 2009

And maybe the black is better after all.

Last minute repairs were being made yesterday, sorting out a broken fuel pipe and parts for the loo, most inportent to be in order for the big day tomorrow! They had had more bad fuel and had to empty the tank. The fuel pipe was repaired by possibly the most kind and gentle mechanic ever come upon ( working in Ramsgate Marine)
Spent the evening next to another Twister called Brimble who are just about to set off across the Atlanti
This seems to be a good colour.

Last minute repairs were being made yesterday, sorting out a broken fuel pipe and parts for the loo, most inportent to be in order for the big day tomorrow! They had had more bad fuel and had to empty the tank. The fuel pipe was repaired by possibly the most kind and gentle mechanic ever come upon ( working in Ramsgate Marine)
Spent the evening next to another Twister called Brimble who are just about to set off across the Atlantic. It was great to discuss all things nautical.

Gales forecast on the south coast, should be interesting sailing today

I suppose the date should go here!

Checking out the best font

Day 4

Now Take off was at 09:00hrs, after an excellant brekkie made by Norman and James and Charlotte of Ulundi.

They are a flotilla of four boats, Ray and Carol on Tiger Lilly, Tony and Elena on Zest, James, Charlotte and Deirdre on Ulundi and Charlotte, Jane and Norman on Pouncer.There's a brisk wind and ETA is still 16:00hrs.

day 3


weather wonderful

day 2


plain sailing, read some poetry 2 night and saw some mermaids

First day at sea!


The crew are ready and we'll be on our way shortly