Now the adventure starts properly. We have already spent quite a few nights on board I
We have cleared the house and cleaned and scrubbed it and are ready to move out and for a tenant to move in. We have sorted through all our belongings and tried only to keep those things we will want / need when we return and can be stored in the attic. We have sold stuff, given away stuff and taken stuff to the tip. sorted stuff that needs to be taken on to the boat. It’s a bit strange, moving house without being able to take much with you.
We have also been saying a temporary g

During this time we have also been busy working on the boat. We have had the standing rigging replaced
We have a been worshipping at Holy Trinity Church Gosport when we have been down on a Sunday, this is a very different style of worship to that to which we are used to in Leamington but is part of the journey we will be on over the next few years. The for the last two weeks we have had the same message at both St Paul’s Leamington and Holy Trinity Gosport around Jesus calming the storm. We hope this does not mean that we are going to be facing too many storms over the next few years.
During March we will do some more sailing in the Solent during March get confident handling the boat before we head off properly and also check that all the systems on the boat are really operating correctly. We will go over to the Isle of Wight and visit some other harbours on the south coast. If everything is working as it should be and we feel ready we plan to head across the channel at Easter weather (and Brexit) permitting.
This Blog should start to get more interesting and we will try and post something about the places we visit along our journey south.
Wow very exciting. Congratulations on the safe arrival too x
God speed and a safe journey, a journey of a life time, so exciting, congratulations to you both. Denise x
Love reading your updates, thank you. Can’t wait to “sail” along with you.
Hi Judith and Graham, wow what an amazing thing to do, wishing you a safe journey have a fab time. Congratulations on your new Grandson look forward to sharing your adventures Bon Voyage x Jean G
Have a great time, I hope that the recent high winds die down!