Yesterday we saw a pod of Killer Whales (orca) off the Devon Coast, they were in a hurry and took little notice of us as we sailed by. They had an amazing presence which I felt quite in awe of. Powerful wild animals forging past us no more than 20 yards away and the camera […]
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Just a beautiful Day
mmmmmmmmmm Just a fab day off Brixham in Devon. I was well reefed down as you can see in picture number two, but the sea was flat and gave us a comfortable ride all day. Noone spilt anything! Wish you were here?
He has been visiting us and he left the taps on! I hope the water companies will save some of it. I will let you know when they declare a drought again!
St O’s Bay Olympic Sailing 2012
A rather special photo, looking West towards Start Point with Weymouth visible in the picture. The olympic sailing will take place here next year, quiet now and nodoubt quiet again afterwards!
Salcombe and Dartmouth
Much of June was spent in Devon, here are some pictures.
Beware the South West
We have some of the most dangerous tidal waters in the world, some of the sharpest rocks, the most unpredictable weather and our history and shore line is littered with wrecked ships to prove it. Please stay away from Dorset, Devon and Cornwall as there is yet another hazard this year; me!
Mmmm
Sometimes one meets someone special and one just has to get instep! (Juno is on the left with the red collar!)
Short respite
Remember we had a few days break from the very cold? Here is beautiful Devon.
Festive Flutes
A Christmas Cracker it was indeed. I was lucky enough to be invited to a concert given by four beautiful Flautists. The skill and ingenuity of their music was of the highest standard. The variety of their repertoire was refreshing and the spirit and fortitude in freezing conditions was admirable. Musically very sophisticated it nevertheless […]
