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This crossing presented different challenges to SY Esper, on which we regularly sailed in 3m+ waves with 30+ kts of wind. But that was life at an angle; on this crossing our countertops, with no fiddles, were covered in all
We’re Back at Sea! Read Post »
For FTBMates: we need to get to Boston to catch our window to cross The Wash, so we take you through some pretty country villages along the way.
FTBMates: Four Days To Go… Read Post »
Boats turning back, water spouts and impenetrable weed. How did we get on?
Will The Weed Crisis On The Witham Scupper our Plans? Read Post »
Canal boating is pretty relaxing, especially compared with sailing. There was one hurdle we were not looking forward to, however, and that time has come
For FTBMates: Our Most Challenging Leg Yet Read Post »
Arriving at the historic village of Saxilby along the Fossdyke Canal, we discovered the influence of Roman, Viking and medieval history, as well as an intimate connection to the lives of Jamie’s grandparents in WWII. This post is available to
FTB Mates: We’re cruising on a Roman canal?! Read Post »
Did you know that Gainsborough was the capital of England?
FTBMates: We Complete The River Trent! Read Post »
Jamie’s biggest worry was the hydraulic steering and how well or badly it would perform in the tidal rivers. Now you can find out how it went…
FTBMates: Is Our Hydraulic Steering Going To Be A Problem? Read Post »
Mates early viewing: as we prepare for The Trent, we need to return to the classroom and study the tides once more
FTBMATES: We’re Back To Calculating The Tides Read Post »
Two pieces of engineering marvels are conspiring against us. It looks like we may get stuck…
FTBMates: Everything’s Conspiring Against Us! Read Post »
Early viewing for our supporters: true offgrid living with a ridiculous amount of electricity and so much water we can shower every day!
FTBMates: True OffGrid Living In Nature Read Post »
We’re back, and we’re interested to know what our FTBMates think of it!
FTBMates: 150 Mile Journey Begins Read Post »
A new episode?! Have we left the marina? With big thanks to our FTBMates…
FTBMates Early Access To Our Latest Episode Read Post »
It’s been a year since we moved onto our canal boat. A moment to reflect both on the last 20 years and going forwards…
Podcast: A Year Later – Looking Fowards and Looking Back Read Post »
An early viewing of our new separating toilet for our FTBMates
We Got Rid Of Our Pump-Out Toilet Read Post »
After inspecting the water cooling system, it was no wonder the generator wasn’t working!
Recommissioning Our Diesel Generator Read Post »
