PhilipStapleton
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It's dark outside and my thoughts are turning to the big trip next year - Brest last year, Amsterdam the year before, so how about Southern Ireland next? The problem is I can only afford 2-3 weeks and a couple of long weekends. My co-owner is in an even worse position. He might get two weeks if he's lucky. I've also a quartet of experienced friends who join me for different legs, but they can usually only take one week each.**
So, any advice on how to get there from the Hamble*, where to base the boat, where to cruise - even when to go? She's a fin-keeled 32 footer, and we often sail short handed. I enjoy passage making, but it is supposed to be a holiday!
Any experience with paying for a delivery or crew-off-the-web would also be welcome.
* I know - left out of the river, right, right again and you can't miss it!
** Non-sailing wives - don't you love 'em (I certainly do!)
So, any advice on how to get there from the Hamble*, where to base the boat, where to cruise - even when to go? She's a fin-keeled 32 footer, and we often sail short handed. I enjoy passage making, but it is supposed to be a holiday!
Any experience with paying for a delivery or crew-off-the-web would also be welcome.
* I know - left out of the river, right, right again and you can't miss it!
** Non-sailing wives - don't you love 'em (I certainly do!)