Well, it was quite a baptism for my first solo night. Having motored all day with only minimal assistance from a ‘floppy jib’, the wind picked up off Cap Course after dark. It is quite usual for the wind to be stronger as it funnels around headlands and it was not unexpected.  There are shipping... Continue Reading →

Well, it’s time to ‘put up or shut up’ as I have now been banging on about my single handed challenge for so long it is probably very boring. Hejira is ready, she has been tested over many miles, crossed the Atlantic twice and her ‘kitting out’ has proved itself in spades for ocean passage-making... Continue Reading →

I guess the first explanation must be about the Hejira website which has been inaccessible since an attempt was made to delete it over Christmas. This is a long and complicated story but, thankfully, the attempt was thwarted and no real harm done. Hurrah! Diligent ‘backing up’ has enabled a phoenix to rise out of the... Continue Reading →

With the new Polyethylene (HDPE) water tank delivered by courier to the south of France, the task of fitting it has loomed huge and daunting in my autumn eyesight. Looking on the bright side, I am seriously blessed by the very kind assistance of John Coe who is a major technical stalwart who I am... Continue Reading →