‘Talitha’ is for Sale at Ebay.co.uk.

Ebay link:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160766035115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


or enter the following number into the Ebay search box: 160766035115



Astute followers of this blog may have noticed that I have reduced the asking price to £1,249.


I am open to all sensible offers for the boat – trailer and gear included.


If you are interested, please come along to Essex and see her. Additionally, if you would like a test sail on the River Crouch at Hullbridge when there is a spring tide, we may be able to arrange it.


Please only contact me if you are genuinely interested in the possibility of owning the boat, and only if you have cash to match your offer.


Contact me to by phoning 07588288060 between 0900 and 2100 UK BST Monday to Saturday inclusive, and between 1400 and 2100 on Sundays.



Link


The original advert for ‘Talitha’

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/talitha-is-for-sale.html

North Sea Sails

Steve at work


I had the privilege of meeting a man today who is content with his lot; in fact, more than content. His name is Stephen Hall, known as Steve by his friends. He owns and runs a sail loft at Tollesbury, trading under the name of North Sea Sails. Surfing the Internet will reveal that he makes sails for traditional craft such as Thames Barges and East Coast Smacks. His loft is not large, but it is suitably equipped with tools of his trade, not high-tech laser cutting machines, but robust simple sewing machines that in his own words, he can mend if they go wrong.


From our conversation it was obvious Steve is a man who values traditions and skills from the past – a man who delights in the old-fashioned way of doing things, fishing under sail and transporting cargo on Thames barges. Even the mention of ‘thatch’ which is used on a few local buildings brought a sparkle to his eye. None of these things threaten the environment; unlike modern technology that ultimately damages our world by pollution and pillages nature’s resources.

Beautiful Time Warp


You won’t find a website for North Sea Sails, and if you have the pleasure of meeting him at his loft, you’ll not see a digital phone, just the older type that will work if there’s a power cut. Self-sufficient, he is at home there, listening to classical music on his tape player, busy with his hands that are his fortune – not in terms of making money, although I’m sure he has more than ample business, but a fortune through satisfaction and contentment because he can use his skills to good effect.

The Loft


North Sea Sails,
Ibex Sail Loft,
Woodrolfe Road,
Tollesbury,
Maldon,
Essex.
CM9 8SE.
Telephone: 01621 869367.



Text for the Day

1 Timothy 6:6 and 7 ‘Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.’



Links


North Sea Sails
http://www.misterwhat.co.uk/company/986944-north-sea-sails-maldon


Leigh Cockle Bawley ‘Endeavour’– Sails made by Stephen Hall
http://www.essexheritagetrust.co.uk/Details.asp?GrantID=237


Colin Archer Gaff Yawl – Sails made by Stephen Hall
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1936/Colin-Archer-Gaff-yawl-2158351/Scotland/United-Kingdom


‘Constance’ – Albert Strange Wenda Design with sails by Steve Hall
http://www.canoeyawl.org/?p=233


Tollesbury
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollesbury


For Sale – ‘Talitha’, my Sharpy Class Roof Rack Keelboat
http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/talitha-is-for-sale.html

‘Talitha’ the Lazy Man’s Boat

Reproduced from Water Craft Magazine #37 (See link below to get your copy.)


The designer of ‘Talitha’, Derek Munnion, wrote an article for Water Craft Magazine* describing how he built his prototype Sharpy class sailboat. The title of the article was, ‘A Lazy Man’s Boat’. He wanted an easily handled craft suitable for his retirement, one that would not have him sitting on the side decks to keep her upright. He wanted to be completely at ease while sitting on a comfortable seat, facing forwards. To that end he designed a ballasted lightweight keelboat that he could put on the roof rack of his car.


I can vouch that my Sharpy allows me to sail her with very little effort. I have every confidence she will not capsize. Only once did Derek experience having the boat on her side as a result of a strong gust, from which position she righted herself. A small amount of water entered the cockpit which he very quickly sponged out.



I have a spray cover that encapsulates me, insulating me from the elements. After sailing ‘Talitha’ in winds of Force 5 I have the confidence to ‘wear’ the spray cover. It keeps me warm and dry and I can operate the boat from within, because the sheet is led through a block under the foredeck and steering is done with a foot bar. All this of course, makes sailing her a piece of cake with very little effort; hence she is described by Derek as, ‘A Lazy Man’s Boat’.



*Water Craft Magazine (Back Issue for # 37 available for £6.00, including postage)
http://watercraft-magazine.com/wc_backissues.html


‘Talitha’ is advertised for sale at Ebay.co.uk:

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/talitha-is-for-sale.html


Text for the Day

Proverbs 19:15 ‘Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.’

‘Talitha’ – First Sail of the Season 2012

Launching at Burnham


Today I had four hours afloat on the River Crouch. Most of the time there was very little wind. I launched at Burnham Yacht Harbour and took the last two hours of the flood drifting upstream beyond Black Point as far as the south side of Bridgemarsh Island. There I listened to skylarks as I had lunch.

Drifting upstream

The wind perked up briefly from the southeast which was sufficient with the ebb to bring me back to the Yacht Harbour. Apart from the incursion of a very inconsiderate ‘driver’ of a motor yacht who took delight in making the largest wash possible, the time afloat was most enjoyable.


Everything worked fine with the boat and I’m looking forward to more outings. Meanwhile ‘Talitha’ is advertised for sale at Ebay.co.uk:

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/talitha-is-for-sale.html



Text for the Day

2 Timothy 4:22 ‘The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

‘Talitha’ is for Sale

Offers for ‘Talitha’ are now being accepted at Ebay.co.uk.

To learn more, key the following number into the Ebay search box: 160766035115. She is being advertised at £1,500, but I am open to sensible offers. Why not give it a go? You may be surprised with the result; however, please bear in mind that your offer must be genuine.


Offers over an undisclosed amount will automatically be accepted, and you will be required to complete the transaction by paying for the boat and collecting her.


To see the advert, you may prefer to click this link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160766035115










True to form, I want to start another project, and to help finance it I’ve decided to part with ‘Talitha’. She is a Sharpy Class, roof rack keelboat designed by Derek Munnion. Best quality materials, including marine plywood were used throughout her construction, and her lateen sail was professionally made by Wilkinson Sails of Burnham-on-Crouch. Her road trailer is included in the sale, along with her paddle, spray apron, seat, painters etc.













Length Overall 15 ft
Beam 2 ft 6 in
Draught Keel down 2 ft 9 in
Draught Keel up 5 ½ in
Hull Weight 85 lbs
Keel Weight 2 x parts 40 + 40 lbs
Sail Area 47 sq ft
Transport By road trailer or on a roof rack


A breakdown of the building costs (approximately £1,600) can be found here:

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/cost-of-building-talitha-and.html



You can learn a lot about the boat by visiting these links:


Building ‘Sharpie’ Part 140

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/building-sharpy-part-140.html


Sailing ‘Talitha’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/sailing-talitha.html


‘Talitha’s’ Second Sail

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/07/talithas-second-sail.html


‘Talitha’ Sails the Deben

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/08/talitha-sails-deben.html


‘Talitha’ Sails the Deben Part 2

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/08/talitha-sails-deben-part-2.html


If you would like to become ‘Talitha’s’ new owner, please get in touch. You can do this by emailing me: barnacleid at yahoo dot co dot uk.


I have placed an advert in Boats and Outboards with a sale price of £1,700, inclusive of her road trailer and all gear - but not the GPS. Here's the link:

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/sailing-dinghies/sharpy-roof-rack-keelboatsailing-canoe-PAA43411

Please note that I am unable to edit this Boats and Outboards advert without incurring an extra charge; therefore assume an asking price of £1,500 in line with the Ebay listing.

Matt Rutherford

Matt


Fernando Costa, who has frequently commented on items within this blog, recently drew my attention to Matt Rutherford who is endeavouring to sail around the Americas in an effort to raise funds for CRAB, the Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating organisation.


Matt has run into problems with equipment used for generating power, and Simon Edwards is hoping to re-supply Matt with the necessary gear at a rendezvous off Recife, Brasil. Fernando was wondering if anyone could help, and he asked me to make the matter known via my blog.



Here are the relevant links to websites:



Around the Americas Solo (Matt’s website)

http://www.solotheamericas.org/?p=416


CRAB – Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

http://crabsailing.org/


Fernando Costa’s Appeal

http://estreladalvacabofrio.blogspot.com/2012/02/matt-rutherford-upcoming-resupply-matt.html



Matt has done remarkably well in his endeavours to raise cash for CRAB. His aim is to complete a circuit of the Americas, involving a 25,000 mile voyage, sailing non-stop via the Northwest Passage, anti-clockwise around both North and South America, around Cape Horn, returning northwards along the Atlantic seaboards to Chesapeake Bay.


He left Annapolis on 1st June, 2011, aboard an aged Albin Vega 27 yacht, and proceeded northwards to the Northwest Passage which he sailed through to continue to the Bering Strait and beyond to the Aleutian Islands, becoinge the record-holder for sailing the smallest boat through the Northwest Passage – that’s according to the Scott Polar Institute, University of Cambridge.


Early in January, 2012, Matt rounded Cape Horn to commence the northwards part of the 25,000 mile circuit. He hopes to raise $10 for every mile sailed. If you wish to donate, visit the CRAB website and follow through the process. Monies raised will fund refitting CRAB’s fleet of four sailboats, purchasing new accessible racing boats, and helping with the modification of a fishing boat for wheelchair accessibility.



Text for the Day

Philippians 4:6, 7 ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’

‘Felicity Ann’ Restoration Project

'Felicity Ann'


Ann Davison was the first woman to sail alone across the Atlantic. She did it aboard a small double-ended wooden sloop in 1952. For a summary of her voyage you can see my article ‘Felicity Ann’, by visiting the link at the bottom of the page, but you would do well to first visit two Sliderocket presentations prepared and presented by Karen Gale telling of the restoration of Ann Davison’s record-breaking yacht.


Penelope Partridge is leading a team of women in Port Hadlock, Washington, to restore the yacht.



Introduction to the Project

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BIRGA/Empowering-Young-Women-While-Restoring-Felicity-A

History behind the Project

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BIRGA/Restore-Felicity-Ann


Karen has entered her Sliderocket presentation in a competition, which if she wins, could net $10,000 towards the restoration of ‘Felicity Ann’.


The yacht is being restored under the guidance of the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building under their Community Boat Project scheme.



Karen Gale can be contacted at:

Aloft Images

Located in the loft of 637 Water Street

(Lobby of The Water Street Hotel/Pacific Traditions)

Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360.643-1337

Email: karengale.aloft@gmail.com


Text for the Day

Ephesians 6:24 ‘Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.’



Links


Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

http://www.nwboatschool.org/

http://www.facebook.com/NWBoatSchool?sk=info


Community Boat Project

http://communityboats.wordpress.com/


‘Felicity Ann’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/11/felicity-ann.html

Bruce Roberts Spray Class Yawl

Spray Class Yawl at Walton


More detail

I don’t think this beautiful Bruce Roberts Spray Class Yawl is for sale. She is a bit unusual, in that she would appear to have ports below the gunwale. Personally, I don’t like this because they constitute a weakness to the hull and they could be vulnerable when the boat heels and the sea conditions are rough.

Joshu Slocum's 'Spray'



Text for the Day

Ephesians 1:2 ‘Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.’


Links


Bruce Roberts Yacht Designs

http://www.bruceroberts.com/


Solo Circumnavigation Record Attempts (with a reference to Joshua Slocum and his ‘Spray’.)

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/10/solo-circumnavigation-record-attempts.html

Badger Class Yacht

Here is a photo of a Badger Class Yacht berthed at Walton Yacht Basin by the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club.


Have a look at my article about the Badger Junk ketch that was owned by Pete and Annie Hill. (See link below)



Text for the Day


James 1:2 ‘My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.’



Link


‘Badger’

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2009/12/badger.html


Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

http://www.wfyc.co.uk/

12th October 2011 at Hullbridge

All of these yachts were photographed by me on the afternoon of 12th October, 2011. I don’t think there is anything special about them, but they are representative of small yachts that can take the ground. At low water, most of them would touch bottom, which at this location above the slipway at Hullbridge would most likely consist of a mixture of pebbles, small stones and perhaps mud. Boats close to the river banks may settle in mud, but those in the centre of the river where the ebb scours the bottom, would probably come into contact with small stones or gravel. As the yachts are moved by the current or wind they gouge out gullies or pits where they generally settle. Ideally, they should have iron bilge keels to support their weight and to prevent their fibreglass hulls from coming into contact with the abrasive riverbed.






Text for the Day

Deuteronomy 32:39 ‘Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God beside Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand.’

Gaff Cutter seen at Walton

Any yacht a bit out of the ordinary, then I’m there looking at her to see what I can learn. I stumbled across this small gaff cutter in the basin by the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club. I think she must be someone’s home.










Text for the Day

Genesis 22:13, 14 ‘Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. And Abraham called the name of the place, The-LORD-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the LORD it shall be provided.”



Links

Walton and Frinton Yacht Club

http://www.sailingnetworks.com/organisation/view/4747

Grandchildren at Maldon

Barges at Maldon

What is reality for children?

Early in the year my wife and I took our grandchildren to Maldon for a day out. They couldn’t have been better behaved. For us it was a day to remember for the joy we all had.

Here are a few pictures that capture the flavour of the day.


Children's Pirate Ship

Pirates

Walk along the river front

At the quayside




Text for the Day

Psalm 23:1 ‘The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.’


Links


'Hydrogen’ – Thames Sailing Barge

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2011/12/hydrogen-thames-sailing-barge.html

Topsail Charters

http://www.top-sail.co.uk/resources/classic-boat-services.html

‘Molly’ – a Debutante Pocket Cruiser

At the time of writing this article there’s a 1961 Debutante for sale at Ebay with name ‘Deborah’. The owner says she’s only been owned by three people and that very little needs to be done to make her ready for the water, but she lacks a suit of sails.


Designed by Robert Tucker, these plywood pocket-cruisers underwent subtle developments; the Mark 2, had a self-draining cockpit and more ballast than the original. The Mark 3 was known as the Gallant. Tristan Jones sailed a Debutante on both the highest and lowest waters of the world. It took him six years of adventuresome voyaging to obtain the record, and you can read his book, ‘The Incredible Voyage’ to learn how he overcame enormous difficulties doing it.





Not so long ago I noticed a nice looking Debutante with the name ‘Molly’ moored beside the canal at Heybridge, Essex. I discovered that she was for sale, but in my opinion at an over-inflated price when compared with other Debutantes for sale. The problem is that owners who renovate vessels sometimes expend more cash on them than can be recovered when the vessel is sold. They remember the many hours of loving labour lavished on their pride and joy, and as a result they over-estimate the true value of their possession. Sadly, the owners will not part with their boats at a loss, and as time ticks on, their vessels deteriorate and eventually they become wrecks. I’ve seen it happen and morn the loss of such boats.


I sincerely hope ‘Molly’ does not await such a fate.



Text for the Day

Psalm 19:1 ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.’



Links


Debutante 21

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3718


Tristan Jones – The Incredible Voyage

http://www.tristanjones.org/incredible.htm

The Voyage of Storm Petrel (Book One) by Clarissa Vincent

A signed copy of Clarissa Vincent’s book was given to me by the author when I had the privilege of meeting her on a very cold day, early in February, 2012. Her yacht, ‘Storm Petrel’ had been advertised at Ebay, and I was interested in the possibility of buying her. As I examined the boat in detail, an extremely cold wind from the northeast whistled across her decks. My hands were numbed and my eyes streamed tears that nearly froze on my cheeks.


When I had completed my appraisal of the yacht I decided SP was not for me, but for someone who was prepared to spend a fair amount of time and money into bringing her back into shape, she could be a worthwhile project.


As soon as I returned home I delved into Clarissa’s book, the first of a two part account of a voyage from Bristol to Gambia and back. Immediately I knew I was in for a treat, and having sailed alone across the Bay of Biscay, I could appreciate the more her achievement. I am indebted to Clarissa for her colourful and detailed descriptions of events as they unfolded. She has the most remarkable eye for detail and a penetrating insight into human behaviour, no doubt refined by her academic studies in sociology at Bristol University.


Clarissa is tactfully honest in her opinions of the people she meets and the places she visits. She is equally honest about her own motivations and her own doubts at the outset of her voyage. She stands to one side as an observer, a camera that does not lie. She reveals what is important to her and does not hide her feelings, whether for the state of an animal in need or her concern for an aged yachtsman unable to maintain his vessel. She shows herself to be a woman who respects the views and customs of others. She understands that people need their own privacy, and in no way would she impose her views or presence upon them.


Of all the voyaging books I have read, I have not found one that reveals so much about the author. She is passionate about geckos, lizards, stray cats and dogs. She has an engaging style of writing that has the reader wanting to learn more of her adventures as they unfold. I couldn’t put the book down, except by reasoned argument in that I had to find sleep.


This is a paperback comprising 296 pages of tightly packed text with 28 pages of charming black and white illustrations drawn by the author. (ISBN 9781456516222) It is available at Amazon.co.uk and also through Kindle publications. I would recommend this book as well worth reading. You’ll come away with an extended vocabulary and a better understanding of what yacht cruising should be about. You’ll be a bit more caring for fellow human beings.


Thank you Clarissa,

Bill.

Holiday Break

'Aziz' at Alderney

Dear Followers,

Many thanks for visiting my blog. Without your support there would be little satisfaction from writing an article every day of the year. Sometimes it’s a slog, and the words do not always come easily. I need to be very self-disciplined if I am to continue at this tempo. The time has come for me to have a break; maybe for a day or so, or perhaps longer. I feel I must have a rest. Therefore, please bear with me if you find nothing fresh until I return.

At St. Helier

'Aziz' at St. Helier

There are hundreds of pages for you to read. Choose a subject and type a few relevant words in the search box at the very bottom of this page; then scroll to the top where you will find related articles. Click whichever link you fancy and you are there.


Please enjoy what’s on offer.


Yours sincerely,

Bill.

Cruise of the ‘Aziz’ a Pioneer 9 Part 22

Spinnaker run on the way to Newhaven

A sailing friend joined me at Gosport. We had a look at the Cathedral; then ate at a Chinese restaurant.


On the morning of Tuesday, 2nd September we were underway at 0608 after hearing the shipping forecast. We had an uneventful sail, including a spinnaker run from Boulder Buoy, south of southwest of Selsey Bill. From there we passed through the Looe Channel and carried the spinnaker much of the way to Newhaven. ‘Aziz’ was snugly berthed there in time for afternoon tea. I was surprised to be charged £16.00 for a night’s stay. There was nothing special about the facilities, and a little grubby – noisy at night too.


The next morning we were anxious to leave, and by 0615 ‘Aziz’ was heading for sea, but all of a sudden there was a loss of power and drive from the propeller. I managed to nurse the yacht back to our pontoon. From there we could see netting caught on the propeller. My friend nobly offered to dive in the water and cut the netting free. After four or more dives he had removed the netting by sawing away at it with a small, but sharp knife.

Retrieving netting from the propeller

I used to be the junior school plate-diving champion, but that was at the age of twelve. A school gala took place every year, and the plate-diving event featured midway between races and polo matches. A teacher would randomly throw a dozen plates into the pool and the person who retrieved the most on a single dive was the winner. If two or more retrieved the same number, the one who did it fastest would take the prize. I no longer had that ability to stay under water holding my breath for minutes at a time; therefore I was very grateful that my friend was able to do the job. The alternative of hiring a diver would have been costly.


In less than thirty minutes we were heading out of Newhaven Harbour and by 2200 we were securely berthed at Dover Marina on the outer visitors’ pontoon, where we could remain until the following morning.


My friend took his leave, and again I was on my own; that was on the morning of Thursday, 4th September. Time was knocking on; days and months were slipping by, but I would soon be home with ‘Aziz’ reunited with her mooring at Fambridge, on the River Crouch.

At Ramsgate

We did a pit stop at Ramsgate before sailing across the Thames Estuary without any problems. Beating into the Crouch on a fine sunny day was a real pleasure, and before mid-day on Saturday, 6th of September ‘Aziz’ and her crew were back at Fambridge where our adventure had started. I was quietly moved when I heard a commentary of Princess Diana’s funeral on the radio. Tributes were never ending.


Text for the Day

Psalm 7:1 ‘O LORD my God, in You I put my trust ………’

Cruise of the ‘Aziz’ a Pioneer 9 Part 21

'Toshiba' at Cowes

Saturday, 30th August could not be stopped. Inevitably the world kept revolving, and on that particular morning the wind kept blowing. The Shipping Forecast told of a low pressure system centred over South Wales that would move northeast towards Scandinavia. Forecasters predicted there would be winds between Force 5 and 7 from the northwest, but they would decrease while backing to the southwest. Visibility would be moderate to poor.


That was almost ideal for a fast passage to the Solent. By 0700 we were on our way. I set the self-steering gear for a course of 103 degrees compass to a point one mile south of St. Albans Head. Since it was a Saturday there was no firing at the Lulworth Gunnery Range. Active firing would have forced us south of the danger zone. The Range patrol boat would have made sure that we didn’t stray into their patch.


We passed the usual landmarks: St. Alban’s Head and Anvil Point, where on the west-going stream there’s always a popple. We arrived there at low water which helped smooth the sea; then we took the flood into the West Solent, north of the Needles at the western end of the Isle of Wight. We constantly logged over 4 knots, sometimes 6. Sailing with the wind from astern was truly exhilarating. We sailed halfway between Hurst Point and Fort Albert to avoid the treacherous Shingles Bank to the north, across which I inadvertently strayed when sailing ‘Zeta’, my Folksong, twelve years before. I swear her keel almost touched bottom when she was in troughs below curling wave crests. Good fortune was ultimately on my side. In hindsight, God’s providence saw me through. Luck or chance, played no part.

'HMS Warrior' with ensign at half-mast because of the death of Princess Diana on 31st August

If we live after making serious mistakes, we should learn from them, so that we may continue living and pass on our knowledge to others in the hope that they will profit from our mistakes. Adlard Coles’s, ‘Heavy Weather Sailing’ is full anecdotes passed on by those who survived at sea when pressed to the limit. The book contains much knowledge and wisdom for those who would venture into turbulent waters.


By 1800 hours ‘Aziz’ was securely tied to a visitor’s buoy adjacent to the Town Quay. I felt really pleased with her performance. According to the Walker log we had sailed 52.6 miles in just over 11 hours at an average speed of 4.7 knots. In fact, we had travelled further over the ground, having been helped by the flow going up Channel. On the whole, visibility had been good, and I had found no reason for it to be poor, as expected from the morning forecast.


The mooring was uncomfortable because of frequent traffic entering and leaving Cowes Harbour: large ferries, yachts and motor yachts. By 1000 the next morning I had had enough, and sailed over to Gosport where I berthed ‘Aziz’ at the Marina. I didn’t like motoring through the narrow passage into Portsmouth Harbour because there were far too many vessels coming and going. At last I found peace and security at the Marina - one of the cheaper ones too at just £11.00 a day.



Text for the Day

Psalm 9:1 ‘I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of Your marvellous works.’



Link


Heavy Weather Sailing by Adlard Coles

http://www.force4.co.uk/2122/Adlard-Coles-Heavy-Weather-Sailing.html