Tag Archives: The Sea

As we lay up our boats for the winter, we had our end-of-season board meeting of the sailing club. We made our resolutions for next year, in particular having repairs done to the winch and the addition of a light … Continue reading →

It is late October and the yellow and red leaves on the trees begin to fall. The weather alternates between the first cold winds from the north-east and north-west and the warm and stormy weather from the south-west. The days … Continue reading →

We have said or sung these words many times… They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the … Continue reading →

I have this quote from Jules Verne in one of my favourite dreams of all time – Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea – my own translation: You love the sea, Captain [Nemo]. Yes, I love it! I love it! … Continue reading →

As always, nature has to be respected, whether it is the herculean strength of the sea or the fickle wind. I went sailing yesterday afternoon in conditions I found a little doubtful, but at the same time as a sailing … Continue reading →

We returned to Normandy from our three weeks holiday at Fouras in the Charente Maritime. We were located in a sheltered bay between the Ile d’Oléran, the mainland and the Ile de Re to the north, today linked to La … Continue reading →

In preparation for my holidays, I have been learning some of the rudiments of sea navigation. Nowadays, boaters and professional seamen use the GPS for navigation. It is a remarkable piece of equipment, and is normally very reliable and does … Continue reading →

This morning, I was musing about what it must be like to single-hand a thirty-foot yacht, to sail the boat on the open sea with no crew other than oneself and modern mechanical aids like the auto pilot. Many people … Continue reading →