tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post6744984594454061350..comments2024-03-17T17:59:44.193+00:00Comments on Bill's Log: Pottering - Part 63William Serjeanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-62114645091700950132013-06-29T08:07:20.764+01:002013-06-29T08:07:20.764+01:00Hi Bill I recently sailed to Guernsey and France o...Hi Bill I recently sailed to Guernsey and France onboard a lovely Bavaria 30 with my friend. On the way out we were involved in looking for a man overboard in Wembury bay on the 6 th June. He was in the water and despite 8 boats in the area it took 40 mins to find him. He was DOA when they brought him to hospital. On the way back we were involved in some rough conditions.gusting 30 knots. The sea can not be a kind place sometimes. God knows how you coped on your little boat<br />I will continue to read your interesting blog and your articles on small boats. Best wishes MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223954051694645367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-42443302652567744992013-06-28T18:08:37.661+01:002013-06-28T18:08:37.661+01:00Ian, Before setting out I coated the underwater pa...Ian, Before setting out I coated the underwater parts with anti fouling, but it may not have been effective. I'll know when she comes out of the water.<br /><br />My plans are to sail 'Sandpiper' on my local waters; I.e., the River Crouch and nearby rivers.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Bill.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-34364550971546095812013-06-28T18:03:40.159+01:002013-06-28T18:03:40.159+01:00Thanks Michael for your kind words. You are right ...Thanks Michael for your kind words. You are right about the dangers. I think I pushed the Potter to her limits on a couple of occasions. <br />Cheers,<br />Bill.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-43789908083728726092013-06-28T18:00:18.980+01:002013-06-28T18:00:18.980+01:00Steve,
Unlike the last time I sailed to Falmouth a...Steve,<br />Unlike the last time I sailed to Falmouth and back with 'Ladybird', I feel I've had enough excitement. Getting to Falmouth was a challenge I enjoyed. There were some difficult times.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Bill.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-11151726008538964562013-06-28T10:07:56.116+01:002013-06-28T10:07:56.116+01:00Hi Bill,
I guess you have mixed feelings coming t...Hi Bill,<br /><br />I guess you have mixed feelings coming to the end of your voyage but probably glad to be home too. I expect you'll have to clean Sandpiper's hull as she's been in the water a while (for a Potter).<br /><br />What are your next plans for her? I hope to catch up with you and Sandpiper during the summer as I need some pointers for restoring my D Type. I'm still aiming to launch her by the end of the summer - hopefully in Fishguard where my mother came from.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Ianjuiceian.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896537483251613653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-72728428295530837772013-06-27T22:58:56.413+01:002013-06-27T22:58:56.413+01:00Really enjoyed your blog it is a remarkable effort...Really enjoyed your blog it is a remarkable effort and not without its dangers, very inspiring. i'm sure thousands of people have read your accounts of your pottering but do not comment. <br />Best wishes MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223954051694645367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-65074385599412509842013-06-27T14:07:10.823+01:002013-06-27T14:07:10.823+01:00I've enjoyed this journey - but not as much, I...I've enjoyed this journey - but not as much, I think, as you have... were you not tempted to sail her back?? :o)Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.com