Love, it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you. It will set you free. .... More like the man you were made to be. - Mumford and Son Sigh no more, no more... … Continue reading Shifting perspective
The green flash
Any sea wander at some point in their journey will encounter the tale of the green flash. For me that story begins early in my sea life back on Ohana. Matt, my old crew companion. (who by the way - I miss you Matty!!) asked our skipper at the time about the tale of the … Continue reading The green flash
Limping to Lisbon
June 20th, 2017 17.50pm Day 2 at sea 197NM complete 575NM to go The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing and we are moving. These are ideal circumstances when one is sailing anywhere. We just won't be setting too many records this leg. I was incredibly mixed in emotions begining this leg. The frustrations … Continue reading Limping to Lisbon
Embarking on a journey..
Sunday June 18th 2017 22:45pm Laying on the bow of Thula Thula gazing up into the night sky I've decided to take a moment out to take in, what is my last night on land for this journey. Ponta Degala is the first port in months which has allowed me the reprieve I've been desperately … Continue reading Embarking on a journey..
Horta, Azores and general stuffs.
Jacques and I taken moments after I parked my first "floatilla". That was intense after no sleep for 30hrs! Bet you can't tell. Yes! We have arrived. 22,530mins and 1950NM later on June 6th at 9am GMT. Horta, Azores. Since arriving I have been nothing but flat out. Between trying to organize an extension of … Continue reading Horta, Azores and general stuffs.
Symphony and waterfalls
Monday, June 5th, 2017 Day 16. 53NM Azores. 9.45pm Propped next to the helm on a brightly coloured blue google beanbag (found earlier today when airing the bow) I have begun to reflect the journey so far. Becalmed since early this morning the true wind is currently sitting at a bold 5.6knots and we are … Continue reading Symphony and waterfalls
Homeward straight
True seafarers eat their meals straight out of saucepans! 2nd June 2017 Day 12 at sea At 6.29am the wind shifted. As I scrambled to toss everything of value down the coach stairs Thula Thula began to heel and slam into the oncoming waves of burdan she had been flighting the last 30hrs without ease. … Continue reading Homeward straight
The wind. The wild souls menacing companion.
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way she adjusted her sails. - Unknown Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 What a day. I had started two posts on this day, one on the tablet and one on the iPhone. Each had to be abandoned so I have the disturbance of … Continue reading The wind. The wild souls menacing companion.
Halfway!
G'Day from day 9 at sea. I've been making video updates each day we have been travelling, so if you want to see those please go to the video tab from the home page. They arent super exciting but I'm sure plenty will appreciate the lack of over enthusiasm during them. I feel this is … Continue reading Halfway!
Downwind eh?
The day after yesterday. Day 5 at sea. Lying back in the cockpit, marveling at a pretty amazing sunset i was considering how to spend my last hour on watch for this shift. Its the first day I've felt entirely human so far on this leg. Today also marked a couple of firsts. 1. My … Continue reading Downwind eh?
The ocean story 