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 Iain & Fiona Lewis  March 4, 2020

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Disappointed. When we were in the Cape Verde (7 we Disappointed. When we were in the Cape Verde (7 weeks ago) we had to retire our old (too many years to count) Jabsco fresh water pump (this pump supplies pressurised water to all the taps on the boat). Unable to buy another Jabsco in Cape Verde we purchased a near “identical” pump by SeaFlo. Sadly after only 7 weeks of use the cheap switch component on this unit has failed. (We have contacted SeaFlo for comment but they haven’t responded 😞). Sadly here in Grenada we have been unable to source a new Jabsco pump either; there are plenty of 24v pumps but no 12v ones🤷🏻‍♀️. Thankfully with Iain’s engineering skills he was able to identify the problem, out with the cheap non working switch and in with the new Jabsco one. Fingers crossed this will work. We’ll try again later in the year to buy a new 12v Jabsco Par-max4 40psi 4.3gpm fresh water pump in St Marten. #boatbimblinginexoticplaces #seaflo #jabsco #jabscopump #islandwaterworld
Fiona passed her PADI open water today. Thank yo Fiona passed her PADI open water today. Thank you Raquel at @lumbadive for sharing your knowledge, giving your patience, providing kindness and using your wonderfully hypnotic eyes to keep me calm. #padiopenwater #internationalwomensday
New blog! 12th February 2022 “Rain as a bonding New blog! 12th February 2022 “Rain as a bonding agent.” Domberg, Suriname We’ve all heard jokes at the expense of the Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman playing on social stereotypes and driving discrimination. In a Suriname version the opening line would be; ‘Have you heard the one about the Muslim, Jew and Christian with heritage from Europe, Indonesia or the far east.’ If we were to continue then the punchline would involve everyone getting along spiffingly, accepting one another without question and all getting wet in the same rain that never seems to stop.... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingcouple #sailingadventure #sailingsurinameriver #rainyday #mixedcultures
Stormy clouds last night, heralded squally windy w Stormy clouds last night, heralded squally windy weather today.
Ruffian in her spiritual home. Ruffian in her spiritual home.
A strenuous, muddy hike in the rainforest to find A strenuous, muddy hike in the rainforest to find a waterfall. The rain forest was rainy, the razor grass was razory, and the waterfall was watery! We could’ve taken the easy well maintained route, or we could take the long, arduous, slippery way. Which way do you think Iain routed us? #sailinggrenada #grandetangnationalpark #rainforestwalk @ketch_juliana
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New blog! "It's all in the marketing." 31st May New blog! "It's all in the marketing." 31st May 2023 French Cay, Roatan, Honduras – Utila Town, Utila, Honduras via West End, Roatan, Honduras Wandering into any tourist information centre you’ll be presented with marketing material showing experiences of every kind. There will be yoga on the beach, beer fuelled music festivals, welcoming local communities and aquatic excursions to name but a few. This material would be apt for West Bay in Roatan which offered all this and more.... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels, find the link in our bio @sy_ruffian
New blog! "Bob the builder!" 25th May 2023 El B New blog! "Bob the builder!" 25th May 2023 El Bight, Guanaja, Honduras – French Cay, Roatan, Honduras In houses around the UK when a little cartoon builder appeared on children’s TV while sporting a natty little yellow hard hat , a tool belt and dungarees every viewer got ready to sing their little hearts out. Bob the builder would be asked ‘Can we fix it?’ and in unison everyone would sing ‘Yes, we can!’. After our trip south we’ve felt like Bob and fixing things has been top of our agenda... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more photos of our adventures please follow the hyperlink to our blog in the bio @sy_ruffian #stalokterminals #staloklongstud @stalokterminals #stalok50
New Blog! 15th May 2023 "Not all superheros wear c New Blog! 15th May 2023 "Not all superheros wear capes" 15th May 2023 Cayo Largo, Cuba – El Bight, Guanaja, Honduras via Bonacca, Guanaja, Honduras Most fictional superheroes blatantly show their superpowers. Spiderman, dresses in a spidery outfit, Superman shows his power with a flowing cape and ‘Super’ emblazoned on his chest, while the ubiquitously British Dangermouse, while understated, still advertises his status by driving a flying car and demeaning his sidekick Penfold. In the real world superheroes do exist but their powers are hidden and only come to light when they wield silky words and powerful prose or stand by oozing comfort and confidence. After Mont Blanc had driven into the side of Ruffian, broken her badly, bent her gantry and damaged her davits we were on a mission to form a plan to get her fixed. At dawn every day we ventured ashore to be eaten by..... To read the rest of this blog, and to find out who the superhero is, find the link to our blogs in the bio @sy_ruffian
Wonderful birthday lunch with friends at @dreamcat Wonderful birthday lunch with friends at @dreamcatcher.riodulce Highly recommended for special food at a great price in a splendid venue with excellent service. 😋
New blog! 6th May 2023 "Dreamlike to Nightmare" C New blog! 6th May 2023 "Dreamlike to Nightmare" Cayo Largo, Cuba Did you have sweet dreams last night? Did you dream happy thoughts with cute bunnies and Squirrel Nutkin frolicking in the grass? The scene could very quickly change from one of contentment to horror with the simple addition of a wolf that starts chomping on the little bunnies and using Squirrel Nutkin’s tail as a teeth flossing aid. In the world of Ruffian we had the bunnies and squirrels and all was happy and contented. The wolf then entered and changed everything in an instant.... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian
New blog! 19th April 2023 Havana, Cuba – Cienfu New blog! 19th April 2023 Havana, Cuba – Cienfuegos, Cuba via Trinidad & Topes Del Colantes, Cuba Economies ebb and flow with global trends and global standards. Those trends and standards can lead to boom years where people and lands are exploited resulting in untold riches and then standards change and those same people and lands are left to wither and have to find ways to reinvent themselves. This is the story we found in Cuba’s sugar valley.. To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian
New blog! 14th April 2023 “Tale of 2 Cities” New blog! 14th April 2023 “Tale of 2 Cities” Cienfeugos, Cuba – Havana, Cuba ‘A Tale of 2 cities’ begins: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” These words were penned to describe the differences between London and Paris during a time of revolution and change, these same words could describe everything we have found in Cuba as we travelled between 2 cities…. To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailinglife #boatstories #boatjourney #sailingstories #sailingliveaboards #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #longdistancecruising #sailingcuba
Very overdue New blog! 7th April 2023 “Time Trav Very overdue New blog! 7th April 2023 “Time Travelling.” Cienfuegos, Cuba The march of time is relentless and, according to particle physicists, it only ever moves forward. Coming to Cuba we have a country where time has stood still, while on Ruffian we have moved between different epochs having changed from before watermaker to after watermaker.… To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailinglife #boatstories #boatjourney #sailingstories #sailingliveaboards #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #longdistancecruising #watermakerwoes
New blog! 2nd April 2023 “Tales of the unexpec New blog! 2nd April 2023 “Tales of the unexpected “ Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Cienfuegos, Cuba via Bonnies Arch, Grand Cayman In the 80’s in the UK naughty little kids* waited up for the ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ on the TV. There was always a twist, and sometimes the twist was that, there was no twist. … To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian
Another overdue blog! 27th March 2023 “Going Rog Another overdue blog! 27th March 2023 “Going Rogue” Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Georgetown, Grand Cayman via Kittiwake, Grand Cayman Grand Cayman is known for the snorkelling, diving, cruise ships and basically being a sunnier and gawdier version of Fort Lauderdale (if that’s possible). Its not known for its hiking, protected flat anchorages or historic landmarks. Already experiencing what Grand Cayman is known for, we thought we’d go rogue and experience those things that it isn’t known for… To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailinglife #boatstories #boatjourney #sailingstories #sailingliveaboards #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #longdistancecruising
Yoga on the beach! With JoAnne from Ultra (OCC po Yoga on the beach! With JoAnne from Ultra (OCC port officer extraordinaire) and new member Horst from Lady Blue. #oceancruisingclub @yachtultraadventures
New blog! 22nd March 2023 “A change of routine” Georgetown, Grand Cayman We all have our little morning routines to start our days. The typical person will roll out of bed, complete their morning ablutions, put on the kettle for a brew and then start their day. We also follow this routine but recently there has been a significant change. After abluting, having a brew, we then remove the watermaker, take it to bits, and examine its inner workings. All in an effort for it to start producing water again…. To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailinglife #boatstories #boatjourney #sailingstories #sailingliveaboards #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #longdistancecruising #ecosistemswatermakers #ecosistemswatermaker
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight! Red sky at night, sailor’s delight!
New blog! Somewhat overdue for publishing, this on New blog! Somewhat overdue for publishing, this one’s from: 15th March 2023 “High drama, near death and an uncertain future” Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Georgetown, Grand Cayman via Doc Poulson, Grand Cayman Most days run like clockwork on Ruffian. We wake up in an idyllic location and make a plan where fun and adventure are the central activities. Tired from our exploits we then end the day with the sun setting before Ruffian rocks us gently to sleep and the trade winds cool us. Never do we plan high drama, near death and an uncertain future…. To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian
New blog! 10th March 2023 “It’s like riding a New blog! 10th March 2023 “It’s like riding a bike “ Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Georgetown, Grand Cayman via Bonnies Arch & Oro Verde, Grand Cayman Some skills are like riding a bike. Arriving in Grand Cayman we have relearnt long lost skills and they really have felt like riding a bike, as some of those skills were’; riding bikes!… To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailinglife #boatstories #boatjourney #sailingstories #sailingliveaboards #sailingadventure #sailinglifestyle #longdistancecruising
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