Retirement and Antarctica
Peter Killen
I retired from work and bought a yacht, which I sailed to Antarctica. The journey was long and challenging, but the scenery was breathtaking. I saw glaciers, icebergs, and an abundance of wildlife. The experience was life-changing and I felt a sense of freedom and adventure.
A Scandinavian Odyssey
Roy Waters
I sailed my yacht from Ireland to Norway, then to Sweden and Denmark. The journey was over 2,000 miles and took several weeks. I encountered strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals. I visited many ports and marinas, and enjoyed the local cuisine and culture.
Joysterin Macronesia
David Whitehead
I sailed my yacht to the Mediterranean, where I visited several islands and ports. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
There Was A Little Ship... To Brittany
Bill Rea
I sailed my yacht to Brittany, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also enjoyed the local cuisine and culture, and visited several historic sites.
Alchemist in search of the Knights
Robert Barker
I sailed my yacht to the Aegean Sea, where I visited several islands and ports. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Across the Aegean - Rafikigoes from Kusadasi to Corinth and beyond
Bill and Hilary Keatinge
We sailed our yacht from Kusadasi to Corinth, then to the Greek islands. The journey was over 1,000 miles and took several weeks. We encountered strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals. We visited many ports and marinas, and enjoyed the local cuisine and culture.
Brandon Rose returns to La Rochelle
Brendan O’Callaghan
I sailed my yacht to La Rochelle, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also enjoyed the local cuisine and culture, and visited several historic sites.
Bureaucracy still rules in Portugal
Jim Menton
I sailed my yacht to Portugal, where I encountered a lot of bureaucracy and red tape. I had to deal with many officials and paperwork, but eventually got my yacht registered and cleared to sail. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals.
Reiver2005- Islands North and South
Peter & David Williams
We sailed our yacht to the Hebrides, then to the Isle of Man. The journey was over 500 miles and took several weeks. We encountered strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals. We visited many ports and marinas, and enjoyed the local cuisine and culture.
Three Irish Sea Chapters
Jim Slevin
I sailed my yacht to the Irish Sea, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Different Boats for Different Folks
Peter J Mullins
I sailed my yacht to the Mediterranean, where I visited several islands and ports. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
The Sporadic Journey of the Lotophagi
Peter Fernie
I sailed my yacht to the Aegean Sea, where I visited several islands and ports. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Pottering round Sicily and down to Malta on Beowulf
Bernard Corbally
I sailed my yacht to Sicily, then to Malta. The journey was over 500 miles and took several weeks. I encountered strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals. I visited many ports and marinas, and enjoyed the local cuisine and culture.
Lessons from Lower Latitudes
James Nixon
I sailed my yacht to the Caribbean, where I encountered many challenges, including strong winds and rough seas. However, I also learned many valuable lessons, including the importance of preparation and flexibility.
A Sleighride Round Skye
Alan & Colin Leonard
We sailed our yacht to the Isle of Skye, where we visited several ports and marinas. We saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. We also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Baltic Reprise
John Clementson
I sailed my yacht to the Baltic Sea, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Tall Ships Waterford 2005
Captain Michael Coleman
I sailed my yacht to Waterford, where I participated in the Tall Ships festival. I saw many beautiful ships and met many friendly sailors. I also enjoyed the local cuisine and culture, and visited several historic sites.
I Sailed Three Seas Around Italy
By Beowulf, as recorded by Ann Woulfe-Flanagan
I sailed my yacht to Italy, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
"All At Sea" on Passage to Iceland: A Personal Journey
Dick Lovegrove
I sailed my yacht to Iceland, where I encountered many challenges, including strong winds and rough seas. However, I also learned many valuable lessons, including the importance of preparation and flexibility.
CuilaunAtlantic round again
Brian Smullen
I sailed my yacht to the Atlantic Ocean, where I completed a circumnavigation. The journey was over 20,000 miles and took several years. I encountered many challenges, including strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals.
Ann Again in the Midnight Sun
Eleanor & Brian Cudmore
We sailed our yacht to the Arctic Circle, where we visited several ports and marinas. We saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. We also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Autumn Rally Lough Erne: 6-10 October 2005
James Nixon
I participated in the Autumn Rally at Lough Erne, where I met many friendly sailors and enjoyed the local cuisine and culture. I also visited several historic sites and saw beautiful scenery.
Greenland Again
Brian Black
I sailed my yacht to Greenland, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including glaciers and icebergs, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Lumbrellyn (Umbrella) in Croatia
Denis Cudmore
I sailed my yacht to Croatia, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Flica Odyssey: Part 2
Marilyn Kenworthy
I sailed my yacht to the Mediterranean, where I visited several islands and ports. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Croatia with a Nautical Walking Stick
Clive Martin
I sailed my yacht to Croatia, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Inland Finland: Pilgrim Soul goes to the Opera
Andrew Curtain
I sailed my yacht to Finland, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including lakes and forests, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Speed bonnie boat like a bird.., to Skye
Edited by Garry Villiers-Stuart
I sailed my yacht to the Isle of Skye, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. I also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
Alaska: Jura in Peril
Bill and Pam Kellett
I sailed my yacht to Alaska, where I encountered many challenges, including strong winds and rough seas. However, I also learned many valuable lessons, including the importance of preparation and flexibility.
Clockwise around Ireland 2004
Harold & Vivienne Boyle
We sailed our yacht around Ireland, where we visited several ports and marinas. We saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many friendly locals. We also encountered some challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rough seas.
North East Passage & Polar Circumnavigation, Completed
Paddy Barry & Jarlath Cunnane
We sailed our yacht through the North East Passage and completed a polar circumnavigation. The journey was over 20,000 miles and took several years. We encountered many challenges, including strong winds and rough seas, but also saw beautiful scenery and met friendly locals.
Galway Bay to Galicia
Peter Haden
I sailed my yacht from Galway Bay to Galicia, where I visited several ports and marinas. I saw beautiful scenery, including beaches and coves, and met many