Day 52 - Exploring Peterhead
May 22 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Known as the ‘Blue Toon’ after the blue knitted stockings and jerseys worn by the local fisherman. We are side to on a pontoon in the quiet marina, a lovely change from being rafted up for theRead more
Day 51 - Passage to Peterhead
May 21 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Left Arbroath at 7am, as soon as we left the harbour spotted four dolphins. Grey and rainy morning and motor sailed up past Stonehaven. The sun came out just before Aberdeen. The passage with fourRead more
Day 50 - Seaton Cliffs Walk
May 20 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A fantastic walk along the cliffs with breathtaking views. We climbed down to the beach and found a sea cave. Strawberries growing in poly tunnels in the fields above. Headed to Cels on the way backRead more
Day 49 - Exploring Arbroath
May 19 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Rafted up next to Trawler Nell with Jonas from Holland the outside of us. Rain and wind today, so hunkering down. Arbroath is famous for three main things, Arbroath Smokies, Aberdeen Angus steak andRead more
Day 48 - Passage to Arbroath
May 18 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
An early start to head up to Arbroath. crossing the Firth of Forth past Edinburgh. The passage took us between the Isle of May and a wind farm and then past St Andrews and Dundee. With tide and aRead more
Day 47- Lazy Sunday
May 17 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A chilled Sunday, the surrounding boats left this morning so just us on the pontoon. Relaxing day for us. Usual day for Basil, eating, balling, sleeping, repeat. It’s a dog’s life! Early dinnerRead more
Day 46 - New friends & Farewells
May 16 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Another great coastal walk and lunch at Eyemouth Golf Club. Scampi recommended to us by Jordan, did not disappoint. Trawler Nell our buddy boat leaves in the morning to head off up to Arbroath, weRead more
Day 45 - Winds and rough seas
May 15 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Meant we had a disturbed night sleep and are not moving on for a few days yet. The Eyemouth disaster was a severe European windstorm that struck the south-eastern coast of Scotland on 14 October 1881.Read more
Day 44 - Rock pools & Old friends
May 14 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Rock pools are often described as "old friends" because they offer a consistent, nostalgic connection to the coast, where, twice a day, the receding tide reveals a hidden, familiar world of marineRead more
Day 43 - Jobs and fixing things
May 13 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Captain had a busy morning fixing things, a water leak (very important) a hatch, adjusted the cockpit cover and changed the dinghy carburettor. I did laundry, food shopping and bed making. Pink jobs,Read more
Day 42 - Walk to St Abbs
May 12 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A coastal walk from Eyemouth to St Abbs via Coldringham Bay. Rugged cliffs, stunning coves and beaches. St Abbs is twinned with ‘New Asgard’ as it was the location in filming of the AvengersRead more
Day 41 - Exploring Eyemouth
May 11 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Due to its proximity to the border and the continent, Eyemouth was notorious for smuggling tea and spirits in the 18th century. An historic fishing town with a natural harbour. Some great little shopsRead more
Day 40 - Passage to Eyemouth
May 10 in England ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
A two-hour motor sail up the coast into Eyemouth. We have made it to Scotland! The landscape changed as we moved from England to Scotland dramatic scenery, rugged cliffs and green fields. Ann & ChrisRead more
Day 39 - A rainy day
May 9 in England ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Letting the rain wash away your worries. Or in our case walking in the rain for 40 minutes to wash away the nasty, stinky stuff Basil rolled in the other day from our blankets and towels!! With theRead more
Day 38 - Exploring Berwick
May 8 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Birthplace of my Granny Pat, we had to stop here. Charming place with some great shops and eateries. Some beach balling to tire out Basil, followed by coffee and a peruse of the shops. A few purchasesRead more
Day 37 - Passage to Berwick
May 7 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A walk around Holy Island this morning then breakfast before leaving to go North to Berwick. Had to arrive after 3pm to have enough water to get into the harbour .Very bumpy start against tide gettingRead more
Day 36 - Passage to Holy Island
May 6 in England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
A bumpy start to the journey and not enough wind to sail. Along the coast past the beautiful Farne Islands and past Beadnelll Bay to Holy Island. We decided to drop anchor and stay at this amazingRead more
Day 35 - Sampling the local produce
May 5 in England ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Lunch at The Fish Shack on the Harbour after two glowing reviews. It did not disappoint, we shared a few small plates, all were delicious. Deep fried whitebait bao bun, Fish cake with salsa andRead more
Day 34 - Exploring Warkworth
May 4 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A morning walk along the river to Warkworth. A great lunch with Chris & Sally at Bertram’s, named after the grief-stricken Sir Bertram of Bothal who gave up his land and wealth and lived as a hermitRead more
Day 33 - Rain stops play
May 3 in England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A total washout today meant a day of games and reading and relaxing. Short walks for Basil, and a brief visit to Coquet Yacht Club for a pint. Monopoly won by Captain Matt, followed by a win by ManRead more
Day 32 - Passage to Amble
May 2 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Everything aligned today and we sailed up the coast to Amble. Past the beautiful Coquet Island, spotted some puffins. Anchored just off the beach until we could get into the Marina at 1.30pm. Sat onRead more
Day 31 - Passage to Blyth
May 1 in England ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Early departure to get out of the lock and catch the tide up to Blyth. Sunny and calm motor along the coast past South and North Shields and Whitley Bay. Gorgeous Northumberland beaches and a toplessRead more
Day 30 - Jobs and a Cobb
April 30 in England ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Captain Matt did some serious boat maintenance, whilst I provisioned for food and wine (more serious in my opinion).
Dog walk to a pub, The Owl on Scarborough Street then back to the boat for a Cobb.Read more
Day 29 - Passage to Hartlepool
April 29 in England ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Left Whitby in time for the 1.30pm bridge opening. With buddy boat Nell, who proceeded to overtake as soon as we left the harbour. Against tide, wind behind us and just managed to make it into theRead more
Day 28 - Goathland Walk
April 28 in England
Basil had a groom this morning at Scruffy Pets Parlour, we then got the bus to Goathland with Chris, Sally & Diesel the Border Terrier. Lovely walk followed by tea and cake (not sure about my DarkRead more
TravelerNice Cob action. Ours will be out this weekend!
TravelerLove it! x
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Having a ball🐾🐾😃