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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 10

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S.E. Bay of Biscay Monday, 15th June Today we were to experience the worst gale of the cruise. We had had more than our fair share. June and...
Monday, January 09, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 9

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A transcription of a page taken from the ship's log We stayed at La Corunna until Thursday, 11th June. Our time there was pleasant enoug...
Sunday, January 08, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 8

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Early on the morning of Saturday, 6th June we obtained our first DF bearing which confirmed we were on track for Cape Vilano. This headland ...
Saturday, January 07, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 7

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We were greeted with fine drizzle and increasing wind early on the morning of 3rd June. In thick darkness, save for the ghosting of breaking...
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Friday, January 06, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 6

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Noon, 1st June forecast Bill was keeping an eye on the track of the barograph. Air pressure continued to fall. By 0130 on Monday, 1st June t...
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 5

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Saturday, 30th May, and what a difference twenty four hours can make to sea conditions. Here’s the Skipper’s account: The day dawns with dri...
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 4

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Wednesday, 27th May brought variable winds, both in direction and strength, which required much sail changing. We did not have the luxury of...
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 3

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On the morning of Monday, 25th May, we checked the shipping forecast which was for fine weather and a gentle wind from the northeast. Accor...
Monday, January 02, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 2

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The Scillies We were not disappointed with Watermouth, for the holding and protection were good at the anchorage between Widmouth Head and B...
Sunday, January 01, 2012

Cruise of the ‘Ishani’, a 26’ Eventide – Part 1

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'Ishani' Sailing is one of those activities that draw people together in their common interest; friendships are established and stre...
Saturday, December 31, 2011

Cruise aboard an Achilles 24

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'Penelope', Geoff's Achilles Today is New Year’s Eve and I have just come across a photo of my friend Geoff aboard his Achilles ...
Friday, December 30, 2011

Laura Dekker Yet Again

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While on the subject of sailing records, Laura Dekker is enjoying the warmer weather of the Southern Atlantic as she sails northwards. Havin...
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Micro 10’ Sailboat for Global Circumnavigation Part 2

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Following on from yesterday’s blog I have a few more thoughts about the type of vessel Sven may design. For some reason he has decided on a ...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Micro 10’ Sailboat for Global Circumnavigation

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'Yrvindaren 4.1' You will note from yesterday’s blog that Sven Yrvind has announced that he intends designing and building a 10’ mic...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Sven Yrvind

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Of all the small sailboat sailors, Sven is perhaps the most remarkable. You only need look at my previous articles to learn more about him. ...
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Friday, December 23, 2011

Popular Pages at Bill’s Log

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StatCounter stats Satisfaction is had from writing a blog by knowing there are readers who enjoy reading it. Over the past two or more years...
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Win a Range Rover Evoque Prestige

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The Best of the Best Win a Supercar competition for a Range Rover Evoque Prestige was taking place at Lakeside when I happened to be there a...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Nativity Cribs

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Charity Nativity Crib at Lakeside shopping centre Traditional nativity cribs usually contain modelled or carved figures representing biblica...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas 1944

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Today's market place My sister lived in Bristol. Her husband was away in the Malayan or Burmese jungle (I know not which) fighting along...
Monday, December 19, 2011

Commercialism of Christmas

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£399.00 - The real Babe is for free! Christmas has been hijacked by those who would make a profit by cashing-in on the vulnerable who are du...