23. Learning to Fly

One of the cool toys that I have bought is a drone to document my little adventure with. I have … Continue reading 23. Learning to Fly

22. Change of Plans

My plan was to cross the Atlantic this winter coming. In fact, I originally planned to cross this past winter … Continue reading 22. Change of Plans

21. Hibernation

The cruising season is here and I am getting ready to go. Marina life has been great, even during lockdown, … Continue reading 21. Hibernation

20. In with the Locals

Sandy and Helga, my South African neighbours and friends on the catamaran Carla, have looked after an old wooden sailing … Continue reading 20. In with the Locals

19. A Day at the Races

Things have changed here now. The infection rate has soared and most of the country has gone from ‘yellow’ to … Continue reading 19. A Day at the Races

18. A Month in Gaeta

I have spent a month in Gaeta now. A lovely little sea-side town between Roma and Napoli. The local region, … Continue reading 18. A Month in Gaeta

17. I’m a Live-Aboard!

So that’s it. I have actually moved aboard. And abroad. Home is in Italy for now but eventually anywhere I … Continue reading 17. I’m a Live-Aboard!

16. Sécurité, Sécurité, Sécurité

I finally managed to get out of Tropea. A place where Saoirse has spent close to two years on the … Continue reading 16. Sécurité, Sécurité, Sécurité

15. That Day

There is a saying among boat owners. The three happiest days in your boating life are the day that you … Continue reading 15. That Day

14. European Road Trip

I finally managed to travel to Saoirse. It only took a 3,500 km drive to actually get there. In each … Continue reading 14. European Road Trip