Friday, 27 April 2012


Thought we might try and upload a video taken with the underwater camera of Dave pretending to be a predator swimming through a bait ball!

Our latest news is since Antony and Marcia left we motored with our one engine down to the south east  of Martinique which took us 5 hours going 2.5 knots against 20 knots of wind. Some of the time we were sure we were actually going backwards! Tomorrow morning the boat will be hauled out of the water by a very large crane and the mechanics will start work on replacing the propellor and leaking / bent shafts. We didn't fancy staying on the boat in a mosquito infested boatyard having to climb ladders to get on and off the boat so we're going to stay in a B&B nearby. 
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  1. Anonymous28 April 2012 at 08:55

    Hi to you all, Sounds amazing, what an adventure! We are all good here in Devon shame about the typical English weather at the moment!!
    Nige has decided to take up sailing and has bought a hurley 22, compact and bijou!! sailed it back from Dartmouth last Sat in a force 5, baptism of fire!! 7 1/2 hour trip!! but loved it. Katie and Sam can't wait to sail.
    We have all settled into Devon life very well. Chilled out just can't wait for better weather. It is lovely to see all your adventures on the big sea, hope all goes well with the boat fixing, look forward to seeing the next part of your adventures, good luck with the cocktail making!! take care all 'The Birts' xxxx

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  2. Anonymous29 April 2012 at 13:20

    Hi all, really liked the video, it came out well! All the best with getting the boat sorted. Make the most of the B&B and enjoy Martinique... good bread and cheeses, and some wine, perhaps:)
    Had rain here for 17 hours non-stop this weekend and lots more in the week ahead. Hopefully the 'drought' will end soon. Love from Richard and Jan

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