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Category: Spain

Well framed.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

As much fun as ‘pulling teeth’. Literally!

Iain & Fiona Lewis May 9, 2021
Amazing graffiti covers every surface.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

There is more to a sandwich than bread and filling.

Iain & Fiona Lewis May 3, 2021
They’re mad for anything we give them.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

Water music.

Iain & Fiona Lewis April 28, 2021
Through the spyhole.
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Posted in 2021 Spain Westerly 41

When negative is positive

Iain & Fiona Lewis April 24, 2021
Will this spittle give us our ‘right to roam’?
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

Hastily written regulations, grey areas of travel advice, misinformation.

Iain & Fiona Lewis April 19, 2021
Ruffian and Makani resting together.
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Posted in 2021 Boats Europe Geography Spain Westerly 41 Year

You have to make the most of the time you have

Iain & Fiona Lewis April 13, 2021

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New blog! 7th June 2021 Appointments stop mini cr New blog! 7th June 2021 Appointments stop mini cruises. Cala Tirant, Menorca – Puerto Pollença, Mallorca via Cala Algaiarens, Cala Blanca & Cala Son Saura, Menorca What makes sailing a great lifestyle isn’t being able to spend time in shiny blue water, it’s also not about having the freedom to go where you like, when you like, or indeed having experiences that are far off the tourist trail.... 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 #sharedexperiences #FinnishSkittles #kyykkä
New blog! 31st May 2021 “We’re all going on a New blog! 31st May 2021 “We’re all going on a summer holiday!” Cala Teulera, Mahon, Menorca – Cala Tirant, Menorca via Illa Colom, Cala Addaya & Cala de la Olla, Menorca Aquatic life can sometimes feel like a chore. There are the miles to walk for provisions, the never-ending maintenance list and the constant checking of the weather to make sure that we and Ruffian are safe..... 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
Adventures by bus with @sailingcalista Adventures by bus with @sailingcalista
Living life on the lean. Living life on the lean.
Another boat is dragging in the anchorage, no one Another boat is dragging in the anchorage, no one is on board... What would you do? Read about the full story in our blog, “Boats sink on land not sea” link in bio. 26 May 2021 #boatsdragging #teamwork #communityspirit #kedgeanchor #dinghypush #reanchorsomeonelsesboat #lifeatanchor
New blog! 25th May 2021 The draw of big city ligh New blog! 25th May 2021 The draw of big city lights. Cala Teulera, Mahon, Menorca Some cities draw people to them by offering shopping, history, culture and museums. Our needs are much simpler we seek protection and shelter and anything else being a bonus. Mahon has not only given us shelter and protection, but also shopping, history, culture and museums... 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 #windshifts #shoppingbybike #overloadthebike #historicmahon
Stunning sun halo. @weatherschooluk can we learn Stunning sun halo. @weatherschooluk can we learn anything about the weather from this?
New blog! 19th May 2021 Russian Roulette. Solle New blog! 19th May 2021 Russian Roulette. Soller, Mallorca – Cala Teulera, Mahon, Menorca via Sant Vincent, Mallorca & Son Saura, Menorca As Robert De Nero and Val Kilmer face off in ‘The Deer Hunter’ playing Russian roulette, the tension mounts, the stakes get higher and finally they make their escape.... 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 #morsecableclamp #draggingboats #reanchoringatnight #replacingshaftanodeinthewater
New blog! 14th May 2021 The speed of Time. Port New blog! 14th May 2021 The speed of Time. Port de Sóller, Mallorca Time is an abstract concept and we traverse time at different speeds. Sitting for days at anchor time passed slowly in Port de Sóller. Every minute felt like months, every hour felt like eons and every night felt never-ending.... 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 #anchoredboatsdragging #monsterhike #tourdemallorca #moredentalwork
New blog ! 9th May 2021 Puerto Cabrera, Isla Cabr New blog ! 9th May 2021 Puerto Cabrera, Isla Cabrera, Mallorca, Spain – Port Soller, Mallorca via Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Spain As much fun as “pulling teeth” - literally! Some days on Ruffian can be pretty spectacular. We can sail from national parks to centres of culture and religion, we can explore Neolithic ruins and timeless views. Other days however can be as painful as pulling teeth. Not metaphorically, but literally ‘pulling teeth’..... 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 #stalebreadcrackedthetooth #toothextractioninforeignclimes #comparethistoNHSdentistry
Tip top day! Tip top day!
Downwind wing on wing to Minorca. Downwind wing on wing to Minorca.
New blog! 3rd May 2021 The prefect sandwich Cas New blog! 3rd May 2021 The prefect sandwich Casa Basa, Ibiza, Spain – Puerto Cabrera, Isla Cabrera, Mallorca, Spain via San Antonio, Puerto De San Miguel, & Portinatx, Ibiza, Spain The perfect sandwich has a delectable construction.... 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
New blog! 28th April 2021 Water Music Palmador, New blog! 28th April 2021 Water Music Palmador, Formenteara, Spain – Casa Basa, Ibiza, Spain via Sa Caixota, Ibiza Spain & Jondal, Ibiza, Spain On Ruffian we listen to an eclectic mix of music. We sometimes get sophisticated by listening to Handel, occasionally we’ll want something to liven us up and on goes the britpop, very occasionally (when Fiona allows it) Iain returns to his roots by turning up ... 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 #cleanboat #sandyboat #sandintherain #rollyanchorage #flatanchorage #musictofitthemood
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