Patea

14m 2009 Beneteau First 45

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Posted: Sat, 18 May 2019 - 06:34

Ducked 'home' for a couple of nights before heading to Dragonera tomorrow, then on to Palma to pick up Danielle Sunday eve, then onwards to Corsica. Hmmmm, more sticky-dirty-socky brie and baguettes

Posted: Sat, 11 May 2019 - 08:26

We've made a plan for the next week, and item one was to go explore some close anchorages, and this little ripper was at the top of that, uh, sub list.. Picturesque? Lovely? Beautiful? Maybe

Posted: Wed, 8 May 2019 - 06:00

Drifted back 'home' after a nice day at Tuent with 5 knots of breeze from behind, and cold beersies in hand, and have been settled back in Port de Soller since. We'll stay here for a few more

Posted: Tue, 7 May 2019 - 22:06

Apologies for the hiatus, but we've been relaxing in Port de Soller after Niamh joined us last week, so we've been kicking back on the beach, and enjoying the occasional gelato! Today we sailed up

Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 22:02

After a relaxing week in Port de Soller, we decided we'd better take Patea for a walk offshore, and the light breeze facilitated that nicely, followed by some unsuccessful fishing (again) - we need

Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 - 08:18

After three lovely days schmoozing round Ciutadella and the surrounding areas, horse riding, zoo-trippin, many delish lunch and dinners out, a late-night double-layered heart-shaped

Posted: Sat, 20 Apr 2019 - 07:24

Whats going on?! We seem to be channeling Wellington weather the last few days, and todays 25 to 35 knot downwind ride to our latest anchorage was no exception! Hitting 12 knots boat speed with only

Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 - 08:16

Notched up our PB on the short downwind leg in 20 - 25 knots - 12.7 knots = :) Might head to Milorca tomorrow, in prep for Izzies 5th birthday on Saturday - we're hoping to find swimming pools, pony

Posted: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 - 08:53

A jaunt up the harbour this morning preceded what was both a successful, and hassle free entry into Spain - that gets the big tick from us! A quant little township on a lovely harbour served up the

Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 - 06:56

Hola! 31 hours later (but only 8 hours sailing gurumf) and we're now in Spain! 2 pods of whales, 3 pods of dolphins, one turtle, buzzed by one sea-level jet plane, waaaaay too much ocean rubbish, no

Posted: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 - 07:37

After a brisk sprint down the coat in 20-30 knots, we're tucked into a somewhat exposed anchorage in Fornelli passage, that we will be using at first light tomorrow morning, when we head for Menorca

Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 - 20:55

We're tucked in to a little cove on the eastern side of Asinara National Park, after a rather unexciting trip across the top of Sardinia, in 2-5 knots of breeze. Asinara is an island paradise off the

Posted: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 - 10:04

We're tucked in to a little cove on the eastern side of Asinara National Park, after a rather unexciting trip across the top of Sardinia, in 2-5 knots of breeze. Asinara is an island paradise off the

Posted: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 - 10:09

A short skip around the bays to get to our next spot, with a quick duck in to Santa Teresa Gallura for some icecream and chocolate - just the essentials! We've navigated the seagrass covered bay and

Posted: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 - 03:00

A fast, tight sail from Corsica to Sardinia to test Patea for the first time - 8 - 9.5 knots in 20-30 at 60 degrees apparent = happy!! She moves and its going to be a fun boat to reel off the

Posted: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 - 08:14

Left Gianuttri with the waking seabirds - and in to a bit of Mediterranean chop, but the stormy skies did clear and the sun shone, as it always seems to here. Sailed most of the day in view of the

Posted: Sun, 7 Apr 2019 - 07:00

We decided to stay the night in this glorious little nature reserve, tucked into this tiny harbour surrounded by seabirds and lots of unusual calls in the night - very cool. Early start tomorrow

Posted: Sun, 7 Apr 2019 - 00:54

On our way!! After a number of delays, we dropped lines at 8 this morning and are headed towards the island of Giglio under a beautiful blue sky, a casual 6-10 knots of breeze, and we are tickling

Posted: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 - 10:56

Boat is bought, prepped (mostly), and ready to go!! Departure, hopefully, next week!!

Posted: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 - 20:28

Just about to round Table Cape on the Mahia Peninsula, then around the lighthouse on the southern-most tip of the Peninsula, and then just 50 miles to go to Napier- we'll be in at first light and

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