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Monday, April 14, 2014

‘Callidus’ Again – Part 2

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This is my fifth article featuring the beautiful Norman Dallimore classic yacht, ‘Callidus’. Since my previous write-up she has be...
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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Royal Corinthian One Design

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In December of 2011 I wrote an article* featuring ‘Coram’, a Royal Corinthian One Design from the drawing board of Harry C. Smith. Yest...
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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Rekindling the Fire of Passion for Small Sailing Boats

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My wife and I took a ride in the car to Burnham-on-Crouch where we walked beside the Crouch from the Yacht Harbour to Rice and Col...
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Friday, April 11, 2014

More Time

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Time is of the essence, for our time on this earth is limited. Today I spent more time in the garden, and what a bonus it turn...
Thursday, April 10, 2014

Quality Time

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On the whole, we are social people, members of families within communities. We depend on one another for the services we give,...
Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Fabulous Time of Year

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There has been a high pressure system overhead, which has brought a fabulous day with lovely sunny weather and a gentle cool wind - ...
Tuesday, April 08, 2014

A BIG, BIG Thank You

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  Arrival   Pirates   Chandlery   Finished Building, renovating and sailing boats have been rewarding activi...
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Monday, April 07, 2014

Objective Assessment – to Sail, or not to Sail

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At the moment I have no desire for being on the water. I can't understand why. Somehow I seem to have lost my confidence...
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Sunday, April 06, 2014

Characteristics of ‘Minnow’

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‘Minnow’ is almost identical to Matt Layden’s original boat. The main difference is with the cabin superstructure; not only is it con...
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Saturday, April 05, 2014

Time for Careful Reflection

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Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement. Family and friends have responded to yesterday’s post by suggesting I should t...
Friday, April 04, 2014

Trial Sail – Part 2

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  Crow Buoy, River Roach   Ferry Road Slipway, Hullbridge The night at anchor on the River Roach was calm, but the drone of ...
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'Minnow's' Trial Sail

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I left Burnham Yacht Marina under power at 13.35. Shortly after, I made full sail and ran up river towards Cliff Reach. There...
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Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Launching ‘Minnow’

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There was no ceremony, and there were no spectators as I pushed ‘Minnow’ off her trailer into the muddy water of Burnham Yacht...
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Tuesday, April 01, 2014

‘Minnow’ is ready for Launching

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Victuals and clothing etc are stowed aboard ‘Minnow’. She is ready for a trial sail. All being well, I’m planning on launchi...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

A Blessed Mothering Sunday, 30th March, 2014

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Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And they were ...
Sunday, March 30, 2014

Mothering Sunday, 2014

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To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your...
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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Jobs Nearly Done

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A few more things require doing around the home before I can trial sail ‘Minnow’. One pressing job I had to do was to cut long gr...
Friday, March 28, 2014

‘Minnow’s’ Rudder Again

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  A close inspection of ‘Minnow’s’ rudder revealed minute gaps between the fibreglassing and the metal strip protecting the lea...
Thursday, March 27, 2014

Only a Few More Jobs

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As the month of March draws to a close, there are only a few more jobs to be done before I shall be free to take ‘Minnow’...