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

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Dandelion 31

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  A classic Citroen Ami Mk6, is parked before the Landeda Mairie (Town Hall). The practical estate version, naturally. A Tricolore wafts imp...
Monday, 20 May 2024

Dandelion 30

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  There is something of a carnival atmosphere abroad, on the L'Aber Wrac'h visitors' pontoon. Flags crack smartly, in the sea br...
Sunday, 19 May 2024

Dandelion 29

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  Rowena, Getafix, Suive, Santosha, Wizard and Thistle. All Biscay summer stalwarts, all passing through. Now joined by Tonic, a fellow Chat...
Saturday, 18 May 2024

Dandelion 28

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  Waiting for the tide. The Whit bank holiday weekend, in prospect. Time in hand, to delight in the cool squelch, of moist harbour sand, bet...
Friday, 17 May 2024

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  Thunder clouds well spectacularly above the waterfront. Shafts, of an ethereal light, piercing the billows of grey and black. Beaches are ...
Thursday, 16 May 2024

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  The catch is swiftly swung ashore. To be critically scrutinised, by waiting buyers. No sooner than the boat is secured alongside, in the V...
Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Dandelion 25

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  Twenty seven hours, from leaving, Stargazer's mainsail is back aboard. Repaired. The leech line diameter increased, from 3mm (900kg br...
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