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2014-08-01 Solent to the Baltic
Graham’s unexpected trip from the Solent to Gedser in the Baltic by Graham Fairhead June 2014, a Friday evening and a quiet weekend ahead. In from the garden, a quick look at my emails and up popped “Baltic Sailing Opportunity – Immediate Start – emergency crew replacement – Southampton to Gedser”. I rang Paul the…
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2014-06-26 – Paul Farrell sails to Brittany
Paul’s Brittany Cruise by Paul Farrell Paul Farrell went on a 3 week cruise to South Brittany with Tony Firth on Amoret in May/June. They had intended to go to Wales and Ireland. When they got to Falmouth and read the weather outlook, sense prevailed and they turned left for some sunshine…. Passing the…
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2013 – Channel Islands Cruise – Report
2013 Channel Islands – Cruise Report A week is a long time in sailing….at least it’s a lot of text on this article. So we’ve broken it into bite-sized pieces for you: Planning Departure Storms Alderney Guernsey Jersey The Return Review Planning The cruise to the Channel Islands started on shakey ground, with comments like:…
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2006-07-18 – John Apps, Jester Challenge
John Apps completes the Jester Challenge with a “Double Singlehanded Transatlantic” As reported previously, association member John Apps sadly had to retire in the Azores from the Jester Challenge in 2006. He did not formally complete the race, so set off again in 2007. After a gruelling voyage – and in true ‘Jester Spirit’ –…
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