Whilst hosing our Colvic Victor 34 down after being caught out in a F7 the other week, we noticed that our bowsprit had clearly moved a few inches to port. Interesting!
We spent a day dismantling everything required to have a good look… the pulpit came off, genoa came down, forestay unattached, anchor roller platform off, [...]
Last week, my friend Kenny joined us aboard Yacht Milestone for two nights. We had a brilliant time, venturing out to Cowes and back, and managed to find ourselves caught out in an unforecasted F7, broke the davits and bent the bowsprit. At least, James and I loved it.
For the first time ever, [...]
Had an interesting sail back from Cowes to Gosport this morning.
Last night, today’s forecast was predicting F4-5 occ. 6. I checked again this morning before we set out and it had gone down to a F4-5 without the 6 - perfect! Exactly what Milestone likes to stonk along in.
Poked our nose out into a steady [...]
I don’t understand the attraction of Cowes Yacht Haven.
James and I have been to Cowes many many times, both East and West, and have stayed in Sheperds Wharf and the Yacht Haven multiple times each. East Cowes Marina is a complete joy.
We’re never going back to the Yacht Haven. It’s a complete ripoff and pretty [...]