Menorca, with mates
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We get stuck, with sound company, on the marvellous island of Menorca and enjoy every moment of it.
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‘YOU SEE, aDVENTURES ARE STUBBORN THINGS; THEY DON’T START WHEN YOU ARE READY AND THEY HANG AROUND LONG AFTER YOU THINK THEY’VE FINISHED. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU SAY YES TO THEM’
ABI ELPHINSTONE, The Pocket elephant
Mallorca to Menorca - A midnight window
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The wind forecast for us to cross between the islands wasn't great, but there was a window of opportunity between midnight and 6a.m overnight so we went for it.
Read MoreWest Mallorca by sea; Frothing for a sail… & a terrible knot!
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Anchored in the beautiful bays along the coast of Mallorca; Sa Foradada, Deia, Cala Tuent, Sa Calabra, Cala Castell, Cala Figuera and Port Pollenca!
Read MoreNight crossing to the Balearic Islands
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Overnight sail from Barcelona to Mallorca and a sunrise, just for me …
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Marseille
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Whilst the mischievous Mistral winds kept us at bay in Bandol we hopped on a train and followed the line to Marseille. We had planned to stop here anyway as the harbour has so much history, but Silver Paws was best left in the safety of Bandol marina rather than risking the rough waves, so we left her behind and day tripped to Marseille instead.
Read MoreCavalaire Sur Mer
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Captain jumped in the tender, I walked to the bow and immediately felt the blood drain from my face. The mooring buoy had sheared its way through our mooring rope, hanging on by a few measly threads...
Read MoreCoast hopping West Corsica
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We have a couple more days coast hopping in Corsica before we depart for mainland France where we have a date with Captains folks!
Read MoreExploring overland Sardinia; Alghero & Bosa
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Its blowing a hoolie so we’ve got some snazzy wheels! We travel everywhere at 6 knots so driving a car again is positively productive to us. It’s also melting outside, a balmy 34 degrees daily so we are in awe of the air-con.
Read MoreTavolara Island
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Tavolara Island, a limestone Stegosaurus jutting out of the sea. One half of the 5km long landmass is a no-go zone, restricted to NATO personal only. It's also home to a fancy-pants transmitter which sends messages to submarines.
Without doubt James Bond lives up there.
Read MoreWelcome to Costa Smeralda
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Welcome to the Costa Smeralda. This place has a rep. It's EXPENDO. The clues in the name...
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Cala Santa Maria
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Firstly, you deliver a white sand bottom, which allows my anchor to dig into you and grip like Elnett on a ballerina bun. Then you mesmerise my mermaid, salt water gypsy soul with your insanely addictive blue. Blue. Blue...
Read MoreArchipelago La Maddalena
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From Corsica, via the Levazzi Islands for lunch, we sailed into Sardinian sea's and the national park archipelago of La Maddelena Islands...
Read MoreLevazzi Islands
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For all our Jersey crew, imagine a larger version of the Echrehous, crawling with tourists. As we were scoping out the busy situation we scored big time as another boat departed leaving us with their anchor spot, which seem to be as rare as hens teeth.
Read MoreSanta Giulia Bay
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Its so warm around this SE corner of Corsica that falling in the tepid water is far from breathtaking, the only thing taking your breathe away is the view!
Read MorePorto-Vecchio, Corsica
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The following morning the Douane showed up. We are registered in Jersey, which is outside of the EU and VAT exempt, so we have restrictions on how long the boat is allowed to be in EU waters. A little daunting when they come knocking but four burly men in uniform wasn't a terrible way to start the day.
Read MoreThat Sinking Feeling
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Today we brought a harness for our outboard motor, so I don't drop it in the sea...
Read MoreBay of San Ciprianu, Corsica
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The beaches looked stunning so we started with the bay of San Cipriano. We anchored in 5m depth with a good holding on a sandy bottom. The water was so clear it was hard not to think we were too shallow.
Read MorePort de Taverna, One Very Clean Beach!
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An awesome days sailing. We left at the crack of dawn to get in as many miles as possible. Out of the marina at first light we were granted a force 4 from behind, set the sails and cruised along at a steady 6 to 7 knots all day. It was ideal, seven hours flew by without so much as a tack in sight, although we did have to dodge a floating fridge!
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