It’s been a while …
There’s been no sailing for us for a while now, hubby was diagnosed with a heart problem last year (2022) and told no pulling of ropes, etc. so that was that. We have been keeping her ship shape and the… (READ MORE)
September sailing
We had a few forays out on Hurkur during September as the weather was so nice. Fishing trips and also a couple of days in Brighton again. This time we didn’t need to book ahead as the dredging was done… (READ MORE)
Sail to the Solent
On Monday 7th June we moved down to Hurkur and left for Brighton the next morning in the 9.30am lock. We booked ahead – a necessary evil at the moment with everyone having to stay in this country for their… (READ MORE)
At last!
Well what a Winter we’ve all had, but now there is light at the end of the tunnel, and we can all start to get back to almost normal (fingers crossed) after the pandemic. We have been fortunate that we… (READ MORE)
Taking advantage of good weather
Took Hurkur out on Monday 7th and Thursday 10th Sept last week. We are enjoying a lovely September this year (like the Spring) so decided to get some fishing done. On Monday the sea wasn’t as flat as we had… (READ MORE)
In the yard and out again
We eventually got Hurkur lifted on Tuesday 14th, was scheduled to come out on the Monday, but someone phoned in sick and the hoist was unable to be used for the whole day! Sounds like bad management to me! Anyway… (READ MORE)
The New Normal!!
Well, 2020 didn’t turn out as we all expected, but we are having to make do with visits to the boat at the moment. At least we have that now, as we were not allowed onto the pontoons for some… (READ MORE)
Fishing trip
Tuesday August 27th, hot on the heels of our trip to Brighton we took advantage of the exceptional weather and went out on Hurkur for a fishing trip with Andy, Eddie’s cousin. There was not wind out at sea, so… (READ MORE)
Mod weekend at Brighton
On Wednesday 21st August we headed to Brighton in the afternoon, after taking the granddaughters home the day before and an hospital appointment in the morning. Weather lovely and calm, we managed the 1pm lock and made Brighton about 5.15pm… (READ MORE)
About turn
Instead of carrying on to Breskens, we decided to head back to Dover via Dunkerque. There were a few concerns with the engine, I was having problems with headaches, and also Eddie’s Mum health. So we headed for Dunkerque on… (READ MORE)