Author Archives: Geoff

First few days as a “Boatman”

Posted on 07/05/2018 by Geoff

Friday 4th May After a major Tesco shop, we arrived back to Meg A Star early afternoon; now complete with washing machine.  Whilst Christine stowed away all the food etc., I returned the hire car and now we were now … Continue reading →

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Azores to Southampton

Posted on 23/03/2018 by Geoff

We left the Azores with a heavy heart, as the next stop was Southampton and the end of our holiday. Still we did have 3 more days with one formal night to look forward to. The last time I sailed … Continue reading →

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4 Sea days and the Azores

Posted on 14/03/2018 by Geoff

Life as usual went on during the four days at sea.   Dave and I played Elaine and Christine at shuffleboard, the evening shows, both very good and not so good, happened each evening, the lectures on smuggling continued and the … Continue reading →

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Sea day and Bermuda

Posted on 14/03/2018 by Geoff

We left Charleston ok, but when we hit open sea we were in for a bit of a shock as the weather had “turned”, and not for the better, oh no. It was raining, windy and the sea state according … Continue reading →

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Overnight in Charleston

Posted on 12/03/2018 by Geoff

We had a leisurely morning at sea en-route to Charleston. I went to a lecture in the morning while Christine read, and did some laundry.   The lecture I attended was given by a retired customs officer under the title; “40 … Continue reading →

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Cape Canaveral

Posted on 10/03/2018 by Geoff

After a leisurely breakfast, again out on deck, we headed off to pick up the shuttle to Cocoa Beach where the “Ron Jon Surf” shop is. The coach dropped us next to the shop and in we went. I had … Continue reading →

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