We Lost Control of our Boat
Who said strong winds were the preserve of sailors? It turns out that the “wrong” wind can affect canal boats as much as sailing boats.
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Misty Morning on New Junction Canal
A new photo has been added to the Patreon High Res image folder for you to download
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Help Us With Our New Logo
We need your help with designing our new logo!
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Our First Mini New Boat Tour
We filmed this mini new boat tour during our first brief visit to our new boat earlier this week.
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How Did We Sell Esper So Fast?
We’re kicking off the year with episode one of our new season of video podcasts. First off, to address those two recurring questions…
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You’re not going to believe this!
We have some rather exciting news to share with our supporters.
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Does Jamie Like Narrowboating Enough to Buy One?
Since he was in England earlier this month, and he missed mucking about in boats, Jamie decided to take up the suggestion to live on a canal boat.
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Could our last sail be the best?
Our last and best sail?
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Near Misses and Knock-downs (Surviving 20 Years at Sea)
Surviving 20 years as cruisers has had its ups and downs. We share five of our near misses here…
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Are There Pirates in the Singapore Strait?
…with the South Easterly Trades still blowing, there were few places to shelter…
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When Waterspouts Fall Out of the Cloud
You’re sailing into the night, no land in sight and 200 miles to go, then four waterspouts fall out of the cloud, what do you do?
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Checking out of Indonesia at Belitung
Post-COVID, beautiful Belitung has been suffering from a lack of international tourism, a situation compounded by problems with local air carriers. There’s only one ferry a week, and flights to the island have been cancelled.Our local friend and agent, Ervan,
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Nothing Like It In 20 Years!
That was one almighty front approaching us. And, sure enough, the rain and lightning started. It was going to be a long night…
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Should All Boats Have Bum Guns?
Part 2 of your questions in which we include that favourite subjects of cruisers, toilets and bum guns.
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