Yes, it’s true, from yesterday I qualify for my state pension and an old person bus pass. The pension had only been pushed back by 6 months but I know close contemporaries who received their bus pass at 60. I am lucky as there is a bus stop outside my house with a bus that... Continue Reading →

Simuni turned out to be our favourite destination to date when taking all aspects into account and unlike some of the other marinas, the water was crystal clear – the locals were even swimming in the harbour. We had intended to head for Zadar which is a picturesque town with the marina in the heart... Continue Reading →

When I refer to ‘Bora’ it is not a reference to the quality of Bob’s conversation but it is a strong wind off the mountains. We had a promising start to our passage from Punat on Otok (Island in Croatian) Krk with the prospect of sufficient wind to sail but once we reached the open... Continue Reading →

Despite a forecast of little wind, we were heartened as we left Cres as there was a reasonable blow from a favourable direction. So it was up with all sail and engine off – for five minutes before it died - how disappointing but we left the main sail up in the vain hope that... Continue Reading →

It seems that in our unhurried holiday sailing mode, daily passages of no more than 40 miles are acceptable so long as they end up plugged into a marina for shore power to run the AC. Bob, given his affluence and 71 years, sort of expects this luxury and how can I deny him. The... Continue Reading →