Mindful that the time is passing and with the prospect of being headed by the wind later in the week, we are keen to get as far west as possible along the Spanish coast before the wind turns against us. We planned to get away at first light Tuesday morning to catch the last of... Continue Reading →

Our anchorage at the island of Houat was very well positioned for the 80 mile next leg to Les Sables d’Olonne. We knew that with the wind picking up and going NE, the anchorage would become exposed through the night but the convenience proved compelling so, tucked in close to the beach with 40m of... Continue Reading →

Having spent the previous night at sea with just the two of us sharing watches, we were keen to moor up for a decent sleep and a walk ashore. We had managed to arrive at the northern end of the Chenal du Four inside Ushant as planned, just before the tide turned in our favour... Continue Reading →

Having completed all of the substantial works in Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hejira has been moved to a berth in Port Solent Marina in Portsmouth Harbour. She will be based in Port Solent until our departure, heading West and South which is scheduled for the 1st of June. For those with a marginally technical disposition,... Continue Reading →