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So many tickets, so many vaccination certificates.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Portugal Westerly 41 Year

A national trait.

Iain & Fiona Lewis August 26, 2021
Out with the old. In with the new.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Portugal Westerly 41 Year

Working with friends.

Iain & Fiona Lewis August 18, 2021
Will it happen?
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Portugal Westerly 41 Year

The calm before the storm.

Iain & Fiona Lewis August 11, 2021
We did indeed ‘heart’ Faro.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Portugal Westerly 41 Year

Camera’s gone AWOL

Iain & Fiona Lewis August 5, 2021
We finally get to Gibraltar.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

Risk management.

Iain & Fiona Lewis July 30, 2021
The sea really is like a mirror.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

The walls of travel agents.

Iain & Fiona Lewis July 25, 2021

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New blog! 26th August 2021 “A national trait” New blog! 26th August 2021 “A national trait” Portimão Boatyard, Portugal – Portimão, Portugal There are plenty of things that make the British, British. Only a Brit would happily use a condiment named after its colour, Brown Sauce, a Brit can take unending interest in the most mediocre of weather and only a Brit could be shamed by a simple tut. There is one trait that marks Brits apart from the rest of the world; our ability to queue; and queue we have.... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #brownsauce #britsqueuing #travelvaccinations #yellowfevervacccination #portuguesehealthcare #sayinggoodbytofriends
New blog! 18th August 2021 Working with friends. New blog! 18th August 2021 Working with friends. Portimão, Portugal – Portimão Boatyard, Portugal People often ask what we did for work. In the corporate world we could reply with lines such as ‘Helping organisations drive efficiencies, reduce risks and increase operational effectiveness through smart technologies’. This week if someone asked what we did for work we’d reply by saying ‘Grafting from dawn till dusk, in searing temperatures, using hazardous chemicals in order to allow Ruffian to safely venture offshore.’ In comparison to our new work, corporate life has never felt so easy, clean and cool... 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 #workingwithfriends #lifeonthehard #boatjobs #pssseal #enginealignment #straightshaft #travellift #poopipes #newsolarpanels #newanchorchain #covidvacccine #7dayturnaround
A beautiful end to a stunning day. A beautiful end to a stunning day.
New blog! The calm before the storm. 11th August New blog! The calm before the storm. 11th August 2021 Isla Culatra, Portugal – Portimão, Portugal Storms are well forecast and before they hit there is always an eerie calm. Storms are always best avoided but some have to be tackled head on, they are inevitable and once they pass the boat and crew will have grown together. For weeks we have known that we’re sailing into the metaphorical storm of boatyard work and as with all storms an eerie calm has descended over Ruffian before the inevitable happens.... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #boatjobs #preparationiseverything #preparation #helpfromfriends #cruisercommunity
New blog! 5th August 2021 Camera’s gone AWOL. New blog! 5th August 2021 Camera’s gone AWOL. Cadiz, Spain – Isla Culatra, Portugal Capital cities always have a rich history, are full of vibrancy and offer sights that take your breath away; on the downside they are also known for their crime and unfriendly people. Cadiz could be the capital of Spain (if it could only find some unfriendly people) and Faro could take the top spot in Portugal (if it could only increase its crime rate)... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #lostcamera #foundcamera #sailingportugal
Another over due blog entry. Risk management. 3 Another over due blog entry. Risk management. 30th July 2021 Roquetas de Mar, Spain – Cadiz, Spain via Gibraltar and La Linea, Spain Risk management. This is not just something that is left to the finance departments of big corporations or the military leadership in conflict zones, this is a key skill in successfully taking a boat to sea. Some risks can be managed by having the right equipment, some risks can be managed by having the right training, but some risks can’t be managed. All you can do is cross your fingers and hope... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #orcaalley #orcaavoiding
Another very over due blog entry. This one from 25 Another very over due blog entry. This one from 25 July 2021 The walls of Travel Agents. Cala Xaracca, Ibiza – Roquetas de Mar, Spain via Sant Antoni, Cala Comte, & Cala Tarida, Ibiza In times gone by, if you wandered into a Travel Agent* the walls would be adorned with pictures selling experiences from all around the world. There would be photos of sandy beaches kissed by turquoise waters, shots of historic monuments erected in memory of sacrifice, or snaps of cultural melting pots. In moving from the Balearics to the mainland of Spain we could supply a Travel Agency will all the posters they would need... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #crowdedancorages #fairwellbalearics #migrantboat #abandonedvessel #drugrunningboat #headingoutthemediterranean
Catching up on some over due blogs. Discharge. Catching up on some over due blogs. Discharge. 18th July 2021 Puerto Pollença, Mallorca – Cala Xaracca, Ibiza via Port De Las Caletas, Ibiza Discharge. On the downside this word conjures up images of puss oozing out of festering wounds, while on the upside it can denote what happens to a cargo at the end of a long voyage. For Ruffian ‘discharge’ ushers a new era of freedom as Fiona’s shoulder is on the mend and we’ve been discharged from the care of Palma Clinic... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #FrozenShoulder #cortizoneinjection #OnTheMend
Sunrise! Sunrise!
We have ran the gauntlet through Orca Alley to get We have ran the gauntlet through Orca Alley to get out of the Mediterranean in company with Song Bird of Lancaster. Now safely anchored under the bridge at Cadiz. Larry has made a new friend too!
New blog! 13th July 2021 Boat Maintenance in Exot New blog! 13th July 2021 Boat Maintenance in Exotic Locations. Cala Figuera, Mallorca – Puerto Pollenca, Mallorca via Puerto Pollenca & Cala Figuera, Mallorca There are lots of proverbs to describe the cruising lifestyle. Sometimes they speak of exploring new cultures, or being at one with nature, other times these proverbs focus on topping up tans and gin and tonics on the poop deck. There is one however that stands above all others and describes the lifestyle perfectly. Cruising is just “boat maintenance in exotic locations”.... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #raymarineautopilot #Raymarine #bromptonbicycle
Bye bye Ibiza. You have been fun, let the adventur Bye bye Ibiza. You have been fun, let the adventures continue.
Surprising find on our pre breakfast walk today... Surprising find on our pre breakfast walk today... #fibonaccisequence #timeandspace #andrewrogerssculpture
Happy Monday! Happy Monday!
New blog! 7th July 2021 Cala de ses Ortigues, Ma New blog! 7th July 2021 Cala de ses Ortigues, Mallorca – Cala Figuera, Mallorca via Punta de sa Foradada, Cala Tuent & Cala de sa Calobra The ancient philosophy of Yin and Yang centers around how opposite or contrary forces are actually interconnected, complementary and interdependent. These Yin and Yang forces have been.... 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 #lifeatanchor #livingatanchor #yinyangsailing #drivestoperror #raymarine #raymarineautopilot #boatrepairsinexoticlocations #oceancruisingclub #katabaticwind #sailingmallorca
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