Voyages of sailing boat La Bamba
Cherbourg to St Vaast-la-Hougue 30nm
Thursday 24/ Friday 25 July
We couldn’t leave Cherbourg soon enough – we left at 7 – and I was in such a hurry that I left my phone down below, so no photos of the passage. We did make sure we had time for safety and we both clipped on because the sea was very lumpy.
Continue reading “Somewhere much nicer”Alderney to Cherbourg 23nm
Wednesday 23 July
Now that the harbour has stopped heaving around (sleep not that good) we are heading to Cherbourg in Lily the Pink weather: flat seas and 9-12 knots of wind.
Tues 22 / Wednesday 23 July
If you have never been to Alderney, you should try to get here one day.
It’s like the Scillies, rocks, sandy beaches, beautiful coasts and a bit further South
Continue reading “Alderney”Guernsey to Alderney 46 nm
Monday 21 July
When sailing anywhere in the Channel Islands you have to check your tide charts carefully.
Continue reading “Through the Alderney Race”18-20 July
We lingered on Jersey as it’s a very nice island with excellent crab – and we haven’t been beyond St Helier before, there are also some strong winds blowing through.
Continue reading “Jersey”Guernsey to Jersey, 25nm
Thursday 17 July
We decided to bring Penny’s friend Andy with us to Jersey as he was keen and we like having enthusiasts. Despite leaving at 7, it didn’t put him off.
Tuesday / Wednesday 15-16 July
After our storming sail the weather closed in – we had wind, rain, fog and more wind.
But luckily Penny’s friend Wendy, who lives on the island, was on hand with tips and even a car.
Continue reading “Guernsey”Dartmouth to Saint Peter Port 83 nm
Monday 14 July
Penny had a fantastic first Channel crossing.
As we left Dartmouth at 8.30am, an incoming yacht shouted across, ‘Its windy out there!’- but we were prepared with our oilies on and David and I had our wellies on too.
Continue reading “Dashing over to Guernsey”Dartmouth, Sunday 13 July
Today was super sunny again and we were very happy to welcome my nephew Paul with Jemma and Elara and Jemma’s parents Colin and Helen who all came to visit La Bamba.
Continue reading “Welcome Visitors and New Crew”Weymouth to Dartmouth 56nm
Saturday 12 July
We got the 10am bridge and set South to clear Portland Bill, and a little bit further to clear the race.
