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19 Sep 1999 |
We are all in good spirits, no double meaning intended, and
are making good progress. Our position ,at 1800hrs Sunday, is 60NM
WSW of Paphos |
21 Sep 1999 |
WE'RE ON THE THIRD DAY I THINK IM GETTING USED TO THE MOTION .
WE SAW THREE YOUNG DOLFINS THIS MORNING, THEY WERE WITH US FOR 15
MINUTES THEY PLAYED WITH
US AND DID A NICE LITTLE SHOW FOR US.
OTHERWISE THINGS ARE QUITE UNEVENTFUL AND GOING SMOOTHLY. |
24 Sep 1999 |
Good news. The confused swell we had with no wind conditions
had stopped us examining the underwater parts. Flat water this morning
has allowed a thorough check of everything underwater and inside.
As all seemed well we fired up and have been motoring for 4 hours without a recurrence of
the problem. It may have been as simple as
a plastic bag on the prop. As there is insufficient wind for sailing this
is a blessing indeed.
All well from Magic at 35 25N 23 54E 45 miles south of the
western tip of Crete at 15.00p.m GMT, halfway to Malta. |
01 Oct 1999 |
John and myself are spending the day wandering around
the old part of Valetta and have spied an internet cafe, so I thought we'd
drop you a quick line. All is well this end. Ulrick has given the go ahead re all the work
that needs doing so things are now taking shape.
Andrew is in fine spirits and is taking the day off to show Bobby the
sights. It's really a lovely place here and everyone has been most
helpful, which is something.
Anyway, bye for now. Hope all is well with you and please, please remember us to Yervant and
pass on our congratulations.
Best Wishes Alison and John and our Shipmates |
11 Oct 1999 |
Well lots has happened. The yacht has been re-rigged. They were visited by Clarice and
Alan as they passed through Malta. Jerry has flown back to Cyprus yesterday so Jean is
chirping. No more do they have e-mail on board and today they leave bound for
Gib.
There they will pick up a new crew member, Jonathan Reddaway, who will be eagerly waiting
on the 21st. |
19 Oct 1999 |
From 19.00 hrs on 17.10.99 the wind which had been very light all the way from Malta
increased to force 5.By 20.00hrs it was a force 6 but we were making headway under minimum
canvas. At 22.00hrs (at 37 45N 002 4E) I decide to heave to with the wind at force
7.At the same time the mainsail leach was showing some damage and as the wind was
increasing I took in the main and ran as slowly as possible. By midnight we were
experiencing a force 8 gale from the south west.
We ran to Ibiza where the harbour, and more importantly it's entrance,
would be in shelter
from a south west gale. The last 15 miles in were not easy as the wind increased
significantly and veered to North West. Enfin all is well and we and Magic are safe and
well having entered the harbour at 20.00hrs 18.10.99.
The leach of the mainsail we are repairing ourselves but the staysail will
need a patch done professionally. This is being arranged.
For the last 4 days the fridge has not been cooling. This has resulted in the loss of much
of our perishables. I am very unhappy about our stock of butter which was to last
us, with
liberal use, until the USA.
A technician has been called to look at the fridge and replenish the gas or whatever.
The wind still howls around us and is expected to continue from the south
west for some 2 to 3 days yet.
We will be ready to leave at a moments notice within 48hrs from now. |
25.10.99 |
They left in windy weather, but it was blowing in the right direction, so Andrew
decided to go. Jonathan had joined them from England a couple of hours before, he is
looking forward to the trip, and had 'wasted' a ticket to Gib, as they may have hung
around in Ibiza for longer. |
1.11.99 |
They went through the 'Pillars of Hercules' today, en route for the Canaries. |
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15.11.99 |
They are now moored in the outer harbour at Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria and waiting for the Arc to leave. They cannot fuel up or get
water etc until the very full marina has emptied. |
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20.11.99 |
Bobby has left the ship today. He is going to Sweden to see his
son Nicklas for a couple of weeks. Enjoy Bobby |
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24.11.99 |
Departing this morning early. A new crew member has joined. A
young chap called Chris ?? (bad line on the phone). Anyway Bon
voyage until we hear from you again in maybe 18-20 days. I will post
Arc info below. |
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08.12.99 |
Bobby returned to Cyprus and brought us some photos and a video of
the trip as far as Gibraltar |
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20.12.99 |
They arrived safely in Antigua. My thanks to
Anna Maria, now dubbed fairy godmother, for finding them.
Sketchy report is that there was little wind and the crossing was
slow (well we know that)
Jonathan is flying home for Xmas on the 22nd
Andrew on the 24th........Yipee
Hearty greetings to Alison and John, who are staying onboard for
Xmas and the New year. |
| 24.12.99 |
Andrew arrived in Cyprus and we all had a Joyous Xmas
and New Year. |
| 4.1.2000 |
Andrew left Cyprus and returned to Antigua. |
| 18.1.2000 |
They departed for Nassau in the Bahamas to pick up the
new owner for the last lap. |
| 28.1.2000 |
Arrived in Nassau |
| 31.1.2000 |
Departed for Ft Lauderdale. |
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They all arrived back safely with a job
well done.
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