Across the Atlantic in a 26 footer

[Carib]

Well, I certainly don't claim that we're pioneers to have done this, but it seems that there are few enough people going long-distance cruising in little boats these days. Perhaps the blog may encourage anyone hoping to do the same, and serve as a reminder that you really don't need an Oyster to go cruising!

http://sailinginlimbo.blogspot.com/2013/03/across-atlantic-in-26-foot-yacht_10.html

 

[Tradewinds]

Absolutely excellent.

Nice blog - should encourage others too.

 

[LittleSister]

Well done. A real accomplishment, appealing blog, and, if I may say so, an excellent choice of boat! ;-)

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Many thanks for posting ..... liked the blog and piccies. Interesting sail set-up... did you consider the Twizzle rig for foresails?

S.

 

[BERT T]

Your blog makes very interesting and enjoyable reading, glad you enjoyed your trip.

 

[Seajet]

Carib,

thanks for that; free of disaster and gloom, an inspiration to us all.

Fair winds and Have Fun.

 

[Sgeir]

Very good, and extremely informative.

Thank you.

 

[Poignard]

Brilliant

 

[cimo]

lovely read. fair winds for the remainder of your sabbatical.

 

[Contest1]

Thanks for posting, makes me wonder why I,m so hesitant over my planned crossing from South Coast Ireland to the Scilly Isles later this summer in my Westerly Centaur.

 

[Skylark]

An inspiration for those of us (me ) who lack the courage to take those first steps..........
Thanks for posting. Fair winds.

 

[PhillM]

Absolutely excellent.

Nice blog - should encourage others too.

+1 inspiring.

 

[dylanwinter]

good job

well done

life changing experience I hope

Dylan

 

[cliffdale]

Great read and fabulous photos too, thank you!

Most inspiring. Like above, I'm very hesitant about my first Biscay crossing, makes me wonder why!

 

[lustyd]

Well, I certainly don't claim that we're pioneers to have done this, but it seems that there are few enough people going long-distance cruising in little boats these days. Perhaps the blog may encourage anyone hoping to do the same, and serve as a reminder that you really don't need an Oyster to go cruising!

http://sailinginlimbo.blogspot.com/2013/03/across-atlantic-in-26-foot-yacht_10.html

Thanks for posting, excellent blog. I don't think that more or less small boats are doing it these days, it's just easier to hear about the ones that do. If anything I think there are more large boats doing it these days as they become more accessible but the true adventurers will always go regardless of the vessel!

 

[Fascadale]

A confidence inspiring blog: if you can get safely across the ocean in your 26fter, I should be able to get to Spain in mine. Thanks

 

[Budgieboy]

Lovely blog , I left Mindelo on the 27th of Jan , the day before and we took 15 days but ours was a 47 footer !!! so he made good progress considering the size of her , reading it brings it all back , must have rubbed shoulders in Mindelo , going to look at my video footage and see if I can find her .......... Ken

 

[timmygobang]

Great blog! Really good write up. Thanks for posting.

Interesting sail plan, I would have given anything not to have had to worry about the boat gybing at 6 in the morning! Unlucky re the oranges, ours lasted for the entire trip though we didn't have a fridge, and I know what I would have rather had

Btw were you in the Canaries at the same time the ARC was leaving. I think you may have met Oliver Kinchin from Troskala.

Take it easy.

 

[chinita]

Excellent, well done.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Many thanks for posting ..... liked the blog and piccies. Interesting sail set-up... did you consider the Twizzle rig for foresails?

S.

Apologies to anyone having a look at a link that mysteriously appeared in my original posting #4 *I have now edited it out.

A bug has come in to my computer and has given links from some words I type in, to advertise rubbish - again, apologies.

p.s. anyone know how to stop it and to prevent pop-ups that now happen every few seconds?

S.