Pre Season Prep 21
22. april 2021, England ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
After a long lockdown we have been working on Fino for a few weeks and plan to head off on Monday along the South Coast to the Scilly Isles.
Decks paInted, heating sorted, new outboard purchasedLæs mere
And we are off - leaving Poole
27. april 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
So this is it we are finally on our way for our slow cruise down the South Coast. The 11.30 bridge opening from Poole Harbour and we are out and free to cruise for a couple of months.
Off to Portland Bay
27. april 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Are we meant to be going or not?
We clear the bridges and gently meander through Poole Harbour. Just as we approach the Sandbanks ferry at the entrance to the harbour, engine alarms go off! WhilstLæs mere
Day exploring Portland Bill
28. april 2021, England ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Wet day forecast so decided to head off for long morning walk before the rain settles in. A lot of history on the Island and great to see the old castles and battlements. Looks like some developmentLæs mere
Torquay via Bridport
29. april 2021, England ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Having done our research last night we have decided to head through the inner passage round Portland Bill. A first for us, as normally we are at least 5 miles off shore. As we have decided to pop intoLæs mere
Cockington
30. april 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
With rain forecast in the afternoon we headed out early on foot to Cockington country park. A lovely walk along the seafront then through the water gardens to the Drum pub. A quaint English villageLæs mere
Adrenalin day
1. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Special entertainment laid on today with the Offshore power boat races in the bay. Birds eye view for us sitting on the harbour wall and a power board display thrown in too.
Lazy days
2. maj 2021, England ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Sunday was an early walk with Orla along the pier before heading off for a lunchtime picnic in the park with Ruth and Stu.
Bank Holiday Monday morning we headed East along the Coastal path before theLæs mere
Back to Exmouth
5. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A last walk in Torquay before we set off to visit Exmouth which we missed on the way down due to low tides. An easy trip around the headland and arrived in time for an afternoon shop and scamper onLæs mere
Lympstone
6. maj 2021, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A wake up stroll for Sal and Orla on the beach with the tide out whilst Eric built a new table in the Salon.
After lunch a hike up the Estuary to Lympstone for early door beers - a small village weLæs mere
RejsendeLovely place Ceri. We enquired about going up the canal to Exeter but takes weeks to organise apparently!
RejsendeInterestingly it was also an area that we can considered to live in. Have you visited the NT property A La Ronde? Ah just checked and is temp closed. Guess it opens a week on Monday. Glad to hear that you are in a safe haven. Awful weather for May but sunshine in 10 days fingers crossed 🤞Just in time for your trip to Scilly Isles. Xx
Dawlish
7. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Taking the ferry to Starcross we then walked back through Cockwood to Dawlish Warren. A stroll along the seawall to Dawlish and back along the coastal path to take a water taxi back to Exmouth. 26253Læs mere
Brixham here we come
9. maj 2021, England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After a day holed up with wet weather we decided to head onto Brixham. A stroll onto the beach to check the seascape before departing Exmouth marina at 2.30.
A lumpy wet crossing but arrived in timeLæs mere
Brixham
10. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
A quiet day and very slow stroll around Brixham as Orla not coping too well this tour due to old age. Sadly going to let her jump ship and take her own holiday in Earley until we get back in July. ALæs mere
Another wet day!
12. maj 2021, England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
After a quick trip into Paignton to return the hire car and with a lot of wind and rain on the forecast we decide to head around to the Dartmouth estuary. We would like to try and walk the KingswearLæs mere
Plymouth here we come
13. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Having rained all night and no break in the rain coming we have decided to head straight for Plymouth. A very unsettled forecast over the weekend, so no sunbathing in Salcombe for us. Decided to saveLæs mere
Looe
14. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Having got a little Corsa hire car we headed off to Looe to explore a little bit of Cornwall. After reading the pilot books we realised we won't be able to stop there with Fino as the river dries out.Læs mere
Polperro
14. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After lunch we headed onto Polperro, a beautiful old fishing village. Traffic strictly controlled and had to park at top of village but at least this meant you could wander around with no worries inLæs mere
Chagford
15. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Wet weekend so great time to hop off the boat and visit good friends Ruth and Stu. A walk to the Bluebell woods before cheeky beers in the pub then Ruth's home made supper , avoiding the April (May!)Læs mere
Newton Ferrers
18. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
A few days off the boat visiting family and walking the coast. Ann and Steve hosted us with Pete and Jill joining us from Bristol we had a great catch up. Lovely to see the 3 brothers all reminiscing.
Ringmore
19. maj 2021, England ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A quick walk through the bluebell woods at Ann and Steves before heading of to Ringmore to meet Heather and Wal for lunch.
Arriving early we decided to walk down to Ayrrmer Cove and then back to TheLæs mere
Storm bound
20. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Waking up to rain we knew the storm had arrived. Admin and washing day before there was a break in there was a break in the rain about 4pm.
Still windy so we headed off to Plymbridge Woods and wentLæs mere
Lukes Wedding
21. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Second day with strong winds so a lazy day with an early glass of Fizz to watch and celebrate 🍾 Luke and Lizzies wedding. A lovely ceremony streamed live so we felt like we were there with them,Læs mere
Eden Project
22. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
A first for us and a great day to go - an unexpected break in the wind and cloud meant few people and no clouds.
A fab site to see and the tropical diome was the warmest I've been in weeks 😀. HowLæs mere
Charlestown
22. maj 2021, England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Making the most of the sunny day we went onto Charlestown, the old harbour used in many film productions , Poldark being one of many. Walking round you could feel the atmosphere and glad we came byLæs mere
Plym Bridge Woods
23. maj 2021, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Another soggy day but we decided to head back out to the National Trust woods and explore the other direction. Not as scenic but a lovely walk despite being very muddy and damp!
Our first drink in theLæs mere
RejsendeFantastic 😊 Can't wait to see where you get to 👍🏻
RejsendeWoop woop!!! Great news guys...I’m sure Fino will look after you all! X
RejsendeYay, have a fab time xx