All at Sea with Stargazer

I live by the sea, maybe live for the sea, on an island in the tidal River Medway. Just downstream of the historic Chatham Naval Dockyard - where Nelson's Victory was built. For me the sea is about freedom and exploration - both personal and geographical. Stargazer is a 31' Hallberg-Rassy sloop; and companion on my journey

Sunday, 28 June 2015

Round the Island Race

The Round the Island Race fleet swarms around the Needles... ....giving no quarter. We awoke in the pastoral tranquility of Newtown Creek......

Friday, 5 June 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 16

5.6.15 Studland Bay Stargazer catches the first of the northbound tide in the Little Russel channel. We're soon gulped down thirstily by...

Thursday, 4 June 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 15

4.6.15 St Peter Port, Guernsey The wind is whisper light and the sun smiles on the harbour front. A day to linger in port. On the pontoon I ...

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 14

3.6.15 St Peter Port, Guernsey Stargazer romps along all day long, throwing white feathers of spray high in the air in sheer exuberance. She...

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 13

2.6.15 St Cast le Guildo Like the Big Bad Wolf, today's gale huffs and puffs until it blows down the window of our neighbour's spray...

Monday, 1 June 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 12

1.6.15 St Cast le Guildo Out in the shelving sheltered bay, it's back turned to today's SW wind, the morning tide gently recedes. Th...

Sunday, 31 May 2015

Dream Weaver Cruise - update 11

31.5.15 St Cast le Guildo (Having a few connectivity issues posting this. Maybe the stormy conditions? Going to try posting with no pictures...

View web version

Powered by Blogger.