Author Archives: Jo F

Starting to get excited!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jo F

Went to the Cruising Association Med Section meeting last night and felt that it was really going to happen. Spoke to a few people who shared their experiences as well as listened to a talk about two members’ cruise from … Continue reading →

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Planning Part One!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jo F

Our current plan is to leave Gosport on April 15th (the day after Nimrod’s birthday) and to go straight to the Channel Isles, via Cherbourg or via the South Coast of England to Dartmouth/Salcombe. This will all be dependent on … Continue reading →

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Comms continued

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jo F

Of course, one of the real joys of sailing is that you don’t necessary want to be too close to the mayhem of everyday life. That’s where my Kindle will be very useful. The 3G version allows you to upload … Continue reading →

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Communication

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jo F

With the onslaught of mobile technology, trying to work out what we need for the Med is a labyrinth of possibilities. We have decided that SSB radio (long distance ham radio) is over the top but we need to be … Continue reading →

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Nearly complete – blue water prep

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jo F

Well, we have finally bought our solar panels. These are semi flexible so that they are fitted onto the coach roof at the stern but can be walked on. These will give us 200 watts of energy equal to around … Continue reading →

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Watermaker being installed

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jo F

We have finally purchased and are currently installing a Schenker watermaker, which will allow us desalinate sea water into very good drinking water. However, the amount of upheaval to Nimrod has been immense with cupboards emptied, floorboards lifted and holes … Continue reading →

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New washboards!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jo F

A treat for Nimrod – brand new teak washboards! So much nicer than the old white plastic ones.  

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Welcome to our site!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jo F

This is our website for Nimrod, a 40′ Westerly Oceanlord. We will be blogging about our  adventures on her. We start our journey to the Mediterranean in April/May 2012 leaving Portsmouth, UK and sailing mostly double handed. As with most sailing … Continue reading →

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