2 May 2024 Crew wanted for Keelboat racing
- Boat Tiente Forte
- What Keelboat racing
- When Weekend
- Dates 1 May - 31 October
We are always looking for some extra crew Ideally with some basic or intermediate sailing and or racing experience on yachts mainly for local club races, but sometimes also for races further afield as we like to compete in some EAORA races.
Ideally fit, healthy, strong (loads are quite high) good communicator (English).
We have a core team who will help you learn the boat fast.
2 May 2024 New log entry: I have uploaded a copy of my GMAIL Mileage Spreadsheet as of 02052024 showing what i have done its 4850+ miles > 7m yachts ↙ Report?
- By Simon Farren
a copy of my GMAIL Mileage Spreadsheet showing what i have done its 4850+ miles > 7m yachts attached from 02052024
I don’t use this system on here sorry, i will upload a copy also here.
21 Apr 2024 New log entry: Home again ↙ Report?
- Boat Exeat
- By Anna Pocock
- Route Wicor Marine Yacht Haven ··· Cowes
The following morning, after a slap-up breakfast at the superlative shoreside Salt cafe, we sailed back to Cowes to take Exeat into Shephard’s Wharf marina. She was booked in with Solent Sails to have a cockpit enclosure made, and we’d all been waiting for a break in the relentless rain before they could get started with shaping and fitting the new canvas. They’d already made us a smart new sprayhood (the old one was ancient, mouldy, and falling off!) and the plan for cockpit covers was to add zips to the existing bimini so additional fabric could be attached to the back and sides.
It sounds like something of a luxury, but being able to contain the cockpit in inclement weather would instantly give us an additional “room” on board when we had a boatful of friends or children or children’s friends. And new cockpit covers are certainly cheaper than a bigger boat! Plus, with the temperature being decidedly cooler than average for this time of year, the enclosure would be extremely welcome until the weather warms up a bit.
20 Apr 2024 Crew available for Cruising, Ocean / long distance
- Who Bil Lou
- What Cruising, Ocean / long distance
J’aimerais embarquer sur un bateau pour naviguer autour du monde, profiter pour apprendre à naviguer. Pas d’expérience, mais habitué à voyager et adore la mer.
Je parle plusieurs langues, français, portugais, espagnol, anglais pas excellent. Sympa, sociable, polyvalent, je serais une bonne aide à bord.
Idéalement au départ de l’Europe vers l’autre bout du monde. Disponible.
20 Apr 2024 New log entry: A peaceful Haven ↙ Report?
- Boat Exeat
- By Anna Pocock
- Route Osborne Bay ··· Wicor Marine Yacht Haven
Having anchored at Newtown Creek the previous night, we thought we’d stay in a marina for the second night of our shakedown weekend, and whilst there are several options in the Portsmouth area (including Haslar, Gosport, Royal Clarence, and Port Solent), we have something of a soft spot for Wicor Marine Yacht Haven.
As you sail into Portsmouth Harbour, dodging all the Wightlink and cross-Channel ferries, it’s hard to imagine you could find a peaceful berth for the night here. But carry on past the the hustle and bustle of Gunwharf Quays into Fareham Lake and head for Portchester. Just past Portchester Castle, you’ll find the relatively bijou Wicor Marine, with walk-ashore pontoons, a small chandlery and modest shower block (there’s one unisex shower ashore). There’s no electrical shore supply available, but there is water on the pontoons and the rate here is cheaper than many Solent marinas (£2.10 per metre). It’s vital to book ahead though, as they don’t always have space for visitors.
If you are lucky enough to nab a berth for the night, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how tranquil this spot is at sundown, when the only soundtrack is birdsong, and the only hint that you’re anywhere near Portsmouth are the distant lights of the Spinnaker Tower on the horizon.
Another bonus of overnighting here is the proximity to the truly excellent Salt cafe on the nearby shoreline, which dishes up some of the best breakfasts on the South Coast. Choose from sausage and onion baps, a stack of maple syrup-laced pancakes, porridge or even spicy cauliflower dal…it’s all good! And although we haven’t been here on a Friday night, apparently that’s when Salt light up their traditional Tuscan pizza oven and serve up sourdough pizzas, which I imagine are equally memorable.
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