Author: Linda
-
Newfoundland Challenge
Written by
on
It has been nearly four months since my last update from Lunenburg – our port of arrival in Canada, Nova Scotia late in May. My challenge now is how to summarise it well,and not to bore you with the details. There is a lot I wish to tell, and consequently, I did not manage to…
-
Caribbean Intermezzo
Written by
on
Thank you to many of you who responded to my vivid description of our episode across the Atlantic. Here is our next instalment. We arrived in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada just a few days ago. It is cold but magically beautiful and peaceful. If you wonder why North (and not South), our sailing route is…
-
New Year’s Party on Deck – Boom, Batten, Boom !
Written by
on
As always there is something to tell! We enjoyed Las Palmas, its busy port, accessible anchorage and an interesting old and new town. Despite its attractions we set off pretty soon. Nine hundred miles south lie the Cape Verde islands, which provided a refreshing difference with its African feel. Palmeira, on Sal, was fun. It’s…
-
Big Blue at Last !
Written by
on
I hope that your Summer / Winter has been good and you are looking forward to a new season. You might have been wondering where we were during this time of absence and how it is going with Kokachin. Here is our well overdue update. It was not easy to summarise 6 months of a…
-
Serendipity
Written by
on
At anchor, in balmy evening sunshine, with calm seas and her sweet lulling, red sunset while dining – with nothing on our mind but to enjoy it. The sense of blissful existence was indescribable. The three years of (hard) toil seemed to be forgotten already and definitely worth it! In preparation for a little party…
-
Launch
Written by
on
Your heartfelt messages that poured into my inbox from all over the world each minute were like fireworks, creating magic to which the universe responded to by regaling us with the most glorious day we could have hoped for. Kokachin was launched without a glitch in the scorching sunshine and a gentle breeze on Wednesday…
-
The Splash!
Written by
on
Looks like we are going to make it, despite last month’s trials and tribulations with insurance, which caused a last minute delay. A story better not to be told, at least for now. Preparations are in earnest for the ship shape ship. We are excited and so should Kokachin be. She is ready, looking splendid,…
-
Kokachin – Her Story
Written by
on
Kokachin, originally named Matahina, started her life on a farm in Bussieres, a little village 70km NE from Paris. Her hull and deck and some of the interior were built by Mr Jossete, a professional carpenter. He started building her in 2009 and spent two years building the hull alone plus many more on the…
-
Second Maiden Voyage – The New Admirer
Written by
on
Stillwater to the BOI only, Sailed 126 miles – 6 days. Best daily run 38nms in 9 hours, average 4.2 knots Dear Friends, I have not written for a while, but you’ve been on my mind all along. Here is the next chapter, well overdue, which I feel I owe to Francis and you. Hope…
-
Roger’s First Ocean Passage
Written by
on
By: Pete, Roger and Linda Skipper: Pete We left Neiafu (Tonga) on the 7th November with an ESE wind force 4 to 5, perfect weather with the sun shining. The first days run of 157 miles. This good weather continued to Minerva Reef where we anchored for one day. We left Minerva reef on the…
Categories
- AWARDS (9)
- Badger (12)
- Blossom (2)
- BOAT BUILDING (17)
- China Moon (10)
- Francis H (3)
- Kokachin (15)
- Misee Lee (2)
- Oryx (7)
- Pelican (1)
- Shanti (2)
- Uncategorized (1)
- VOYAGES (35)