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by Discus
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 5th September 2010 - In Whitby
Replies: 16
Views: 23636

First trip was Weymouth-Torquay-Salcombe-Plymouth. We did bring a friend who was quite experienced with us for a bit of moral support. Turns out it was useful because our tiller snapped off Portland Bill and in the confusion someone stood on the engine controls and revved the engine until it was thr...
by Discus
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 5th September 2010 - In Whitby
Replies: 16
Views: 23636

I know what you mean - totally. Must admit we tend to avoid marinas because parking can be a bit hit or miss. Mainly miss if there is an audience! When we bought our first boat in 2007, we had to move it from Weymouth to Plymouth. We made it into the lower harbour in Weymouth below the bridge and ti...
by Discus
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 5th September 2010 - In Whitby
Replies: 16
Views: 23636

Just past the Torpoint ferry. You were heading upriver. Our mooring was on the outside just above the ferry. I remember thinking that your Centaur seemed to go like stink under engine as you passed by in a flash. Strange but we subsequently went on to buy a Westerly after that season - I suppose we ...
by Discus
Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 5th September 2010 - In Whitby
Replies: 16
Views: 23636

Sorry - different Rob. I am Rob, formerly of no brokers whatsoever............but we did nearly meet once, you motored past our mooring in your Centaur and we exchanged waves!! Oh and you had that serious look on your face at the time!! :lol:
by Discus
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 5th September 2010 - In Whitby
Replies: 16
Views: 23636

Well done - all 3 of you. Fantastic achievement!! - Next stop the Caribbean???? I have enjoyed your posts, following your journey and Lunar's excursions (and I always thought cat's had nine lives!!). Perhaps a full write up in the Westerly Owners magazine would be good as well. Nice One!! Rob (still...
by Discus
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 31st March 2010 - Back From Jersey
Replies: 4
Views: 7920

Hi Jeff Thanks for the info. We are hoping to head to Guernsey this season and take a look round on the boat. I suppose you were there with the big spring tides we just had.................nice!!! :D. Girlfriend would like to do the Day Skipper practical but was worried it was more of an assessment ...
by Discus
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Jeff's Blog - living on a yacht, at anchor, with a baby.
Topic: 31st March 2010 - Back From Jersey
Replies: 4
Views: 7920

Hi Jeff Just wondering what sort of things you did for your Yachtmaster Coastal. Was it more of a demonstration of your skills or the instructor showing you what to do then you doing it? I am considering doing the course this year so a few pointers would be great. Already have Yachtmaster shore base...