Archive for the ‘Sailing’ Category

Some days are truly inspirational. Sunday 2nd May 2004 at 15.30 is one of those days. The weather is great, there is a nice breeze and everyone is cheerful. There can even be small problems that are solved easily and quickly with a bit of teamwork and it just makes things better. These days are remembered for their carefree and enjoyable atmospheres.
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Its been a while since I last updated the site. I have been very busy over the last couple of weeks. Our boat Mystere had the final maintenance completed and she was put back into the Marina. After 5 solid days of working on board… she was ready for a test. We headed off to Jersey for a couple of days then headed back. It was a nice trip involving tourist activities and a great game of crazy golf!! Dave also bought a night vision scope… very cool toy!! A log of the trip is being written so I will link to it and the pictures when they are uploaded. My family can expect an email soon as I have decided that an email to all my relatives in England is a good idea… I just hope you don’t all start deleting it like Spam!!!

The morning of Thursday 8th April brings with it uncertainty. The trip to Beaulieu and the Scilly Isles, (which was going to be the proper maiden voyage for Mystere, her new co-owners and crew) had to be abandoned, as the re-fit was unable to be completed in time. Instead… a trip to the not too distant Jersey!
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What a great week-end… the weather was amazing! I had a bit of a red face yesterday from spending the whole day working on Mystere at the marina. She is currently out of the water while we complete a major refit. We hope that she will be back in the water within a week or two from now. Helen took a great shot of me on the bow yesterday… I am smiling as I had just thrown something at her!!!

After the night in Herm the crew of Mystere prepare for the voyage back home to Guernsey. High tide was at 08:52 (9.8m) so by about 10:00 water levels are getting a little low! However, everything is ready for the homeward journey, engine is warmed up, ropes uncoiled, sails ready to be hoisted as soon as Mystere is clear of the harbour, all that needs to be done is pulling the anchor…
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That’s it then! The ‘Mystere Yacht Syndicate’ has been born and the sailing vessel Mystere has been signed over to its new owners. If it were not for my voyage to the Southampton Boat show this weekend, I would strive to get some pictures online. Instead you will have to wait. Keep an eye on the gallery.