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| Updated WebSite Look |
Funds are building and we're now waiting on confirmation of a job offer in New Zealand which will have a massive impact on this project.
I just can't to get this project off the ground now, either here or in New Zealand!
Friday, 9 May 2014
Updated WebSite
I've managed to get round to updating the look of the web site and slim it down a little.
Funds are building and we're now waiting on confirmation of a job offer in New Zealand which will have a massive impact on this project.
I just can't to get this project off the ground now, either here or in New Zealand!
Funds are building and we're now waiting on confirmation of a job offer in New Zealand which will have a massive impact on this project.
I just can't to get this project off the ground now, either here or in New Zealand!
Sunday, 23 March 2014
GRP Clean Up
As I'll be looking for older boats,which will suffer from Rust stains and the like, www.starbright.com looks like it can help with cleaning up!
I do however think that most of my time will be spent with a jet washer and a paint brush.
I do however think that most of my time will be spent with a jet washer and a paint brush.
Monday, 6 January 2014
New Zealand - Sailing heaven!
So... long time no Blog and all that. Hope people have had a good Christmas and New Year Break, but sadly it back to the thick of it and yet another list of things I'd like to do, but other than winning the Lotto, will perhaps not yet have the chase to fulfil.
That said, there is exciting news that the Sunny shores of New Zealand could well be calling and the back end of 2014 sees us in Auckland! If this is the case then this will only serve to push the sailing project further ahead and base the whole experience from the Southern Hemisphere.
If something does becomeof theis then the website will be revisited with a new twist to it! Fingers crossed this is just the thing needed to spur me on yet again!
That said, there is exciting news that the Sunny shores of New Zealand could well be calling and the back end of 2014 sees us in Auckland! If this is the case then this will only serve to push the sailing project further ahead and base the whole experience from the Southern Hemisphere.
If something does becomeof theis then the website will be revisited with a new twist to it! Fingers crossed this is just the thing needed to spur me on yet again!
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| Lake Taupo - New Zealand! |
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Television... some inspiration to get you going?
So... Its been some time since my last update and sadly there's not a lot of movement on the boat front as most of my funds are being ploughed into the family house at the moment and a much needed 2 week break in the South of France for us all!
That said I have been turning to a few TV programmes to help keep me happy in the Spring evenings. Once the kids are to bed and the PBO is read from cover to cover then Monday now finds me watching Channel 5s New Lives in the Wild http://www.channel5.com/shows/ben-fogle-new-lives-in-the-wild
The 2 shows I've seen so far have made me even keener to get the boat project on the go and a reality!
Nothing much else to add other than its been an inspiration and I really want one of the little inflatable boats that the family and Ben were on! EBay calls!
Till next time, and fingers crossed for the lottery, as at this rate, it'll be the only way I can afford the boat!!
That said I have been turning to a few TV programmes to help keep me happy in the Spring evenings. Once the kids are to bed and the PBO is read from cover to cover then Monday now finds me watching Channel 5s New Lives in the Wild http://www.channel5.com/shows/ben-fogle-new-lives-in-the-wild
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| Ben Fogle -New Lives in the Wild |
Nothing much else to add other than its been an inspiration and I really want one of the little inflatable boats that the family and Ben were on! EBay calls!
Till next time, and fingers crossed for the lottery, as at this rate, it'll be the only way I can afford the boat!!
Sunday, 3 March 2013
March sees in Spring...
With March being the official start of Spring I've been thinking of the coming year and the hopes of actually being able to purchase a boat at the right price!
I've also been thinking of being able to return to the hills again soon as the clocks come forward. Perhaps the hills and my bike can help me get some of the old fitness back!
A trip to the outdoor shop saw a new pair of boots for taking up Snowdon, and then a lot of activity in the loft while I dug out some of my old kit for the coming Spring.
Walking aside, let's hope 2013 brings me luck and the perfect bilge keeler at a bargain price!
I've also been thinking of being able to return to the hills again soon as the clocks come forward. Perhaps the hills and my bike can help me get some of the old fitness back!
A trip to the outdoor shop saw a new pair of boots for taking up Snowdon, and then a lot of activity in the loft while I dug out some of my old kit for the coming Spring.
Walking aside, let's hope 2013 brings me luck and the perfect bilge keeler at a bargain price!
Thursday, 17 January 2013
The perfect boat at the right price
Things have been a little hectic at home right now, what with the birth of our second child! So while changing nappies, I occasionally think of my, very much on the back burner, sailing project. And, just as I suspected, when I have no funds the perfect project boat turns up!
I am currently watching a Hurley Felicity 20 yacht on eBay that has suffered slight damage after she slipped her mooring. Priced at only £300, she would be perfect, but then how do you convince your wife that a yacht 200 miles away will perfectly compliment a 4 week only child?
Fate has a lot to answer for!
I am currently watching a Hurley Felicity 20 yacht on eBay that has suffered slight damage after she slipped her mooring. Priced at only £300, she would be perfect, but then how do you convince your wife that a yacht 200 miles away will perfectly compliment a 4 week only child?
Fate has a lot to answer for!
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Autumn is here - batten down the hatches
I woke this morning and for the first time this year, it felt like a chilly (but nice) Autumn morning. It made me think of those last few weeks of the sailing season where you make the most of the failing light and break out some more layers which you cram on under the oil skins before thinking about moth balling the old girl away for the winter.
On the note of cold weather sailing I recently broke out my old copy of Sea, Ice and Rock by Sir Robin Knox Johnsons and Sir Chris Bonington which is a wonderful account of their Adventures sailing to Greenland and their attempt to climb a virgin peak. There's a short account of it here (http://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/da/20087) on RKJs web site. If you can find a copy of it, buy it!
In my current position (financially broke) of looking for a boat to get my own adventure rolling, now would be the best time to start looking for one, but as usual funding means that isn't currently viable. But I'm sure there will be a lot of window shopping going on this winter ;o)
On the note of cold weather sailing I recently broke out my old copy of Sea, Ice and Rock by Sir Robin Knox Johnsons and Sir Chris Bonington which is a wonderful account of their Adventures sailing to Greenland and their attempt to climb a virgin peak. There's a short account of it here (http://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/da/20087) on RKJs web site. If you can find a copy of it, buy it!
In my current position (financially broke) of looking for a boat to get my own adventure rolling, now would be the best time to start looking for one, but as usual funding means that isn't currently viable. But I'm sure there will be a lot of window shopping going on this winter ;o)
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