Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Yacht Adina SAILING AROUND THE WORLD... ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://yachtadina.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Fishing Gear payback in Morocco...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=653) - After 4 weeks of sailing along the coast of North Africa, and having left Algeria, our next destination was the town of Melilla, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco. We had previously visited Ceuta, another Spanish enclave in Morocco, close to Gibraltar, and had found it ok if not that exciting. We - [Guide to the Chagos Archipelago/BIOT](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2554) - In 2016 Adina was privileged to visit the Chagos Archipelago, also known as British Indian Ocean Territory. We stopped there for nearly four weeks taking refuge on route from the Maldives to the Seychelles during the transition season when winds in the northern and southern hemisphere change. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office states “The - [Caribbean Time](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2579) - Our trusty blog has been getting as rusty as a yacht that’s been at sea too long so it’s time for a catch up. Looking back, we made landfall in Grenada on 3rd March, nearly two months ago, and we’ve been having rather a lot of fun ever since! The first time we were in - [Ladies and Gentlemen…. Malcolm Keenor and the YB Tracker!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2569) - Many moons back our friend Chris Brooks sailed single-handed around Britain in a dinghy. Chris used a YellowBrick Tracker (now called a YB Tracker) so people could follow his progress; a YB Tracker is a satellite-enabled GPS device which, when requested, sends out a signal resulting in your exact position being shown on a map - [Held up in the beautiful US Virgin Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2602) - What is Adina doing sailing backwards and forwards? Aren’t those two meant to be home by now? Have they changed their minds? When we signed Adina up to be shipped back to England by Sevenstar we were given a date for her to load anywhere between 5th and 15th May – quite a wide window - [Adina all set for her shipping home](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2608) - The time and date has been set for Adina to be loaded onto a big red ship to be taken back to England. Well, in theory it is set. 7pm Caribbean time, Thursday 11th May. That surprised us as it will be just after sunset which adds another dimension to our loading. We will be - [Adina ready to be shipped to England](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2612) - Adina is safely on her ship and her merry crew of two are now officially landlubbers once more. Our final night was spent in Francis Bay on the pretty island of St John in the US Virgin Islands where friends Don, Phylis, Ken and Eiloo came to join us. We planned to meet for some - [Adina ready to be shipped to England](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2612) - Adina is safely on her ship and her merry crew of two are now officially landlubbers once more. Our final night was spent in Francis Bay on the pretty island of St John in the US Virgin Islands where friends Don, Phylis, Ken and Eiloo came to join us. We planned to meet for some - [The Final Blog](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2716) - There have been a few calls for a final blog, people asking if we are going to confirm that we are home and wrap it all up. A quick look at the last blog we wrote and incredibly that was nearly four months ago. So, without further ado, here it is - the final blog. - [The Pacific Crossing Guide](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2428) - The latest edition of ‘The Pacific Crossing Guide’ written by Kitty van Hagen and published by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation has hit the shelves. We were pleased to be able to contribute to this voluminous work which not only covers places to visit in the Pacific but provides a wealth of information on - [Time to move on!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2460) - Adina is all set for her next leg – we’re going to be leaving Port Elizabeth and we’re hoping we can make it all the way to Cape Town! We’ve enjoyed being in Port Elizabeth although being on a fishing boat wall has had its challenges. When we arrived at 11pm on Monday friends Paul - [Adina arrives in Cape Town, South Africa](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2464) - Adina arrived to this beautiful view of Cape Town, South Africa, this morning. That completes our sailing for the year - the Indian Ocean successfully crossed and two very happy people. We'll be here until early January when we then look to cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean. But for now, it's time to join - [The Perfect Cape](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2505) - It feels like yesterday that we were sailing into Durban, South Africa, and now just short of three months on we find ourselves preparing to leave Cape Town for the long journey to the Caribbean. We’ve absolutely loved the Cape. Actually, that’s an understatement – we’ve loved, loved, loved the Cape. Firstly, there is the - [Closing the gap](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2547) - Adina is, as we write, 140 nautical miles from crossing her outbound track of her round the world adventure. The North Atlantic has not exactly shone kindly on us. Well, we did have one day where we sailed 195 miles and thought to ourselves, this is good! The next twenty-four hours we found ourselves being - [Four years tick on by....](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2560) - Four years ago on a cold English morning we headed out from the Solent, England, with an ambition to sail around the world. Now we find ourselves back in the Caribbean with just over a month until our adventure will be over. We’re celebrating with a bottle of bubbles that made it around the world - [Passage to St.Helena](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2512) - At 6am on 11th January 2017 we slipped our lines and motored out of the V&A Marina in Cape Town, South Africa. We radioed the Bridge Tender to ask him to open the two bridges we had walked over many times over the past month when heading to the V&A Waterfront with all its delightful - [Turtles and Military Bases on a bleak and barren Ascension Island](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2530) - Our intended departure from St. Helena was delayed by forty-eight hours when we found we had a potentially serious issue with our engine. In Cape Town we had undertaken our usual full annual maintenance on Adina which for the engine included oil change, gearbox oil change, new fuel filters, new oil filter, air filter clean, - [A pit stop in St.Helena](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2519) - The island of St. Helena sits in the Atlantic Ocean and from the outside it looks no more than a large, dark, barren rock soaring up from the water. It’s most famous for being the place Napoleon was sent in exile after his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and where he spent his last days. - [Adina is in the northern hemisphere](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2544) - Adina departed the Brazilian island of Fernando de Noronha on Sunday 19th February. Ahead lay 2020 nautical miles, crossing the equator and the dreaded ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone) into the northern hemisphere to face the north-east trade winds. The target is Grenada and hopefully the completion of our circumnavigation. The South Atlantic from Cape Town - [Onwards from Ascension Island](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2540) - Adina left Ascension Island on 8th February sailing in company with the catamaran Dreamweaver. The winds were moderate, the sea state calm; it was the perfect weather for spinnakers so we hoisted our parasailor. Dreamweaver owned by French couple Vincent and Domie has dagger boards that can be lifted and is a catamaran made for - [Sailed around the World](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2551) - Daylight on 2nd March 2017 dawned pretty much the same as the previous grey day: big towering clouds marching across the sky, the sea large and frothing away, Adina powering on across the Atlantic Ocean. There was one difference, there were birds in the sky, quite a lot of them – land was near. Our - [Sailed around the World](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2551) - Daylight on 2nd March 2017 dawned pretty much the same as the previous grey day: big towering clouds marching across the sky, the sea large and frothing away, Adina powering on across the Atlantic Ocean. There was one difference, there were birds in the sky, quite a lot of them – land was near. Our - [We’re engaged!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2469) - I am delighted to announce that Susie and I are engaged to be married. For the record, the engagement took place on 22nd December in Franschhoek, near Cape Town, South Africa Tradition dictates that one should seek the permission of the father to marry his daughter. The day before our engagement we were attending an - [The dashing landlubbers](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2447) - "So have you got your land legs or are you still swaying?" "What's been your favourite country?" "Do you ever get scared out there?" These are a small sample of the questions we faced after arriving in South Africa and becoming landlubbers for five glorious weeks. On arrival in Durban Adina's two sea-dwellers dropped everything - [Anchored on the launch pad in Madagascar](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2398) - It's time for Part II of our trilogy of 'Tough Indian Ocean Passages to Cape Town'. We've been monitoring the weather over the past few weeks as Adina tracked south down the west coast of Madagascar, watching for a suitable crossing to South Africa. The challenge is we couldn't leave too early as we only - [Madagascar to South Africa Two Days Out - Apprehension](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2403) - Adina left the big red island of Madagascar at 0520 local time on Friday 7th October. It was our second attempt forty-eight hours after having returned a bit shell-shocked from a bashing on the first attempt. Understandably we were a little nervous but the weather forecast this time looked more promising. As we left we - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 3 - Shaken not stirred](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2405) - We know we have to push hard to get to Inhambane on the Mozambique coast, our first planned shelter point en route to South Africa, by Wednesday evening when southerly winds are forecast. That means we have to work Adina as hard as we can. With the winds slowly picking up but not yet enough - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 4 - Faster, faster](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2407) - Day 4 morning broke and we still had snarling rough seas breaking around us. The wind would pick up by a mere two knots and the seas would immediately snarl louder. We grinned and bared it hoping the forecast that promised lighter winds of 15-20 knots would materialise. Our brains worked away at how we - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 5 - The art of motor-sailing - boredom sets in](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2409) - Tuesday morning motoring turned into Tuesday afternoon motoring which turned into Tuesday night motoring; all to keep up our speed to reach Inhambane on the Mozambique coast where we hope to take shelter from some southerly winds coming up on Wednesday. We want to head south - south winds make that difficult and south winds - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 6 - Sheltered in Inhambane, Mozambique](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2411) - Adina has arrived in Inhambane on the Mozambique coast where we are now seeking shelter from some southerly winds, halting our progress to South Africa. Once within striking distance of Inhambane we slowed to a crawl to wait for the winds to switch from the north-east to the south before anchoring. With north-east winds our - [Madagascar to South Africa Days 7 & 8 - On the way to Maputo, Mozambique](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2413) - For the last two days we have been tucked up in Inhambane, Mozambique, sheltered from some strong southerly winds halting our progress south. It looked a very nice place with long white sandy beaches and people enjoying their holidays. We had two sets of people pop by, some chaps on a jet ski, keen for - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 9 - Testing the stress levels](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2415) - Saturday morning we were racing along rather nicely. On a good day the fishing lines go into the water; Tom thinks it a good party trick for Susie to wake up to find a fish waiting for her. This time Susie woke to some thumping noise on deck, came up and in her own words - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 10 - the wind moans, howls and screams](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2417) - Anchored in the bay of Maputo, we took turns to catch up on sleep as we waited patiently for the winds from the north to shift to the south. The plan was then to move Adina to a new anchorage that would provide shelter from an incoming storm. Two hours on, two hours off. Looking - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 11/12 - Into South African Waters](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2420) - Monday 18th October the wind persisted in blowing away as we sat anchored outside Maputo, the skies were grey, the sea was grey. It just wasn't pleasant so we spent most of the day down below doing some boat checks, getting ready for the next leg, a few emails, a few games of cards and - [Madagascar to South Africa Day 13 - Adina arrives in South Africa](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2422) - Some days drag - and drag - and drag. On board Adina the weather gods were telling us we were not finished yet. The winds switched, so we gybed. Then they switched again, so we gybed again. Then the winds increased and the seas built. We started going faster and faster. We counted down the - [Sailing south with the dhows of Madagascar](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2382) - Time flies! The blog has been neglected and as a result this one is so long you will need a suitable refreshment to get you through it. When we last left off we were exploring the joys of Nosy Be, Madagascar. The island of Nosy Be and its surrounds is the most popular tourist area - [Transition season in BIOT](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2303) - After ten days rafted up with two other yachts, stuck on the Coastguard wall in Gan, Maldives, the heavy weather finally eased and we could prepare to leave. First we had to untangle the many lines and two anchors we had deployed to keep us all safe. With the wind still pushing us onto the - [BIOT to Seychelles - ready to go](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2307) - Adina is all set for her next adventure at sea as we leave British Indian Ocean Territory and set off for the Seychelles. Around 1100 nautical miles, tricky to say when we will get in but we are hoping to do it in nine days. The trade winds have been slow to arrive and the - [Adina has arrived in the Seychelles!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2321) - The passage from BIOT/Chagos was the fourth passage of over one thousand nautical miles which we have completed double-handed. Not that it’s anything to shout about and we still plan to recruit an extra hand to help with the ocean passages we have coming up next year. We left in the company of Kevin and - ["I like to move it, move it" - Adina changes course](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2354) - Having left the Seychelles on Sunday 31st July Adina has rounded the top of Madagascar and passed through the notorious North Madagascar Enhanced Wind Zone. Our strategy of going south and then bearing away over the top paid dividends and while not a ride-in-the-park it was all in all pretty good going. This is a - [Over the top of Madagascar - Mother Nature rules](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2357) - At 0730 on 31st July 2016 we lifted anchor and left the beautiful Seychelles. Five minutes later we were back and anchored as a drive belt on the engine alternator had gone! So, at 0800 on 31st July 2016 again we left the beautiful Seychelles. Departures are always hard as you become so comfortable and - [Over the top of Madagascar - Mother Nature rules](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2357) - At 0730 on 31st July 2016 we lifted anchor and left the beautiful Seychelles. Five minutes later we were back and anchored as a drive belt on the engine alternator had gone! So, at 0800 on 31st July 2016 again we left the beautiful Seychelles. Departures are always hard as you become so comfortable and - [Madagascar - scenery with the Wow factor!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2368) - Having dropped anchor in the bay by Maribe village on the small island of Mitsio, the warm African sun demanded it was time for the somewhat tired crew of Adina to set to restoring their energy levels and adjusting to a new land. The air had such a stillness about it that you almost wanted - [Tracker's up and running!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2364) - We have removed the need for a password on the tracker page. Adina was only in the High Risk Area for a short while in the Seychelles but we opted to be prudent and hide our movements. That said, we don't think we've ever had a viewing from a country with pirates! But rather safe - [Seychelles round two - Travelling with the folks!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2340) - No sooner have the Senior Plumes departed than a weather window has appeared for our next leg to Comoros so it’s time for a quick blog to catch up! We very much enjoyed having Susie’s parents Ros and Richard with us on board Adina. They are regular visitors and supporters so we try our best - [Catching Yehaa in the Seychelles](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2327) - Having done some work on Adina after our passage from Chagos/BIOT we opted to hire a car and headed off for a few days ashore as Susie’s birthday treat. The main island of Mahe is dominated by steep slopes of dark grey granite set amongst lush greenery and forest. To cross over from east to - [Snorkelling and Squalls in the Maldives ](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2285) - The Maldives is probably most famous as a honeymoon destination - saying the name conjures up images of idyllic islands with coconut trees bent over at the water's edge, upmarket luxury resorts and white beaches made for days of lounging. The clear blue seas with abundant fish life call you in for a snorkel. For - [Weather stops play in the Maldives](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2281) - Adina is now in Gan in the Addoo Atoll, the most southern atoll of the Maldives. And it is here we are firmly parked and will remain parked as bad weather halts play, preventing us from moving on to our next destination of BIOT (British Indian Ocean Territory). The anchorages here in Gan are deep - [OCC Award of Merit](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2161) - Amongst everything else going on, we received a lovely email saying we have been awarded the Award of Merit from the Ocean Cruising Club shared with others for helping out in Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam last year. We are very humbled, we honestly don't expect this sort of thing. To us this award is received - [Satellite Navigation](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2096) - Satellite imagery has been a vital navigation tool enabling Susie and I to sail to many of the off the beaten track places we have so enjoyed visiting. We’ve detailed the how, why, and good and bad of it all over eight pages in the March edition of Yachting Monthly - click here to see - ["Madam - Cows!"](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2174) - It feels strange to think we've been in Sri Lanka just two weeks, it feels so much longer. For Susie and myself it's been just the tonic (with gin, of course) we needed. A new culture, friendly people and wonderful sights all within short distances of each other. In fact it wouldn't be wrong to - [Celebrating three years of life at sea](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2197) - Three years ago on 30th March 2013 Adina and her merry crew of two left Hamble, England, setting out to explore this curious big planet we all live on. As we set off that day we wondered what lay ahead for us. And now when we try to look back at all we’ve experienced we - [Passage to the Maldives](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2194) - Adina departed the small fishing harbour of Mirissa, Sri Lanka, at 5.40am on 28th March, just as it was starting to get light and at around the same time the early morning fishing boats were heading out. The Coastguard came down to ensure we were indeed leaving which was a relief as we were never - [Rice and Curry and all things Nice](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2187) - With legs still in shock from the climb up and down Adam’s Peak, Susie and I jumped onto two more lurching, go-as-fast-as-you-possibly-can buses and headed to the town of Kandy. On arrival we got into a tuk-tuk but didn’t progress very far as the roads were closed to traffic with what looked like an up-coming - [Adina teams up with North Sails](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2183) - Some of the more shrewd may have noticed we are now proudly sporting a North Sails logo on our homepage. We’re happy to announce that Adina has partnered up with North Sails, the world’s leading sailmaker. Adina is now sporting a lovely set of Xi-Tour sails which we enjoyed testing out on our trip from - [Days 8 & 9 Sailing to Sri Lanka – arrival in Sri Lanka](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2127) - Our final day at sea proved to be one with good winds in the 20 knot vicinity and lively boisterous seas. There don’t seem to be many of us crossing the Indian Ocean this year compared to last year but a month ahead of us are three boats, two of whom we’d met in Malaysia, - [Day 1 Sailing to Sri Lanka - farewells and light winds](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2110) - At 8.30am local time Adina slipped lines and left Ao Po marina on the east coast of Phuket, Thailand, bound for Galle, Sri Lanka, 1120 nautical miles away. The night before we were kindly treated to dinner by Mike Kefford of sailing yacht Tashi Delek, a great friend and one of those true gentlemen in - [Day 2 Sailing to Sri Lanka - more light winds, flying the spinnaker](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2113) - The forecast for the day was pretty bang on with light winds from behind most of the day dying to no wind overnight. Just before breakfast the call was made for our downwind spinnaker aka the parasailor to be hoisted. The parasailor is a very distinctive sail as it has a horizontal slot and wing - [Day 3 Sailing to Sri Lanka - sunset sailing through the Nicobar Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2115) - The winds throughout the day averaged 10-12 knots from behind, just perfect for the parasailor which flew happily all day long. With the light winds, our speed and resultant mileage is still on the low side but starting to improve with 133 nautical miles clocked for the day. Our thoughts are that we are in - [Day 4 Sailing to Sri Lanka - 90 degrees east, three-quarters of our way around the world](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2117) - Writing a blog in a sea tugging Adina this way and that makes for fun as you sway backwards and forwards with the laptop and the coffee that took twenty minutes to make tastes that much better. The weather forecast has been spot on; for most of the day the wind blew 17 to 20 - [Day 5 Sailing to Sri Lanka - half way and woah, look at that one!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2119) - During the morning of day 5 we passed our halfway mark for the passage - always a good reason for some cheer. Just a paltry 560 nautical miles to go. We can almost smell that Sri Lankan curry! The weather forecast was spot on again as the winds blew 22-25 knots - but more sensational - [Day 6 Sailing to Sri Lanka - wobbling away on the sea](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2121) - The wind went east yesterday meaning it was hard for us to stay on our rhumb line. Cruisers love rhumb lines and do their utmost to stick to them. It's only racers who go veering off course chasing speed - nine out of ten times they are of course dead right but we shall not - [Day 7 Sailing to Sri Lanka - a perfect day and an encounter with Sri Lankan fishermen](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2123) - Day 7 dawned with sunny skies, a steady sea state of 1-2m waves and light winds. The parasailor had flown all night keeping us on course. The boat felt steady, we were no longer continually holding on and we could walk around comfortably. We were doing 5-6 knots, it was near perfect as we walked - [All set for Sri Lanka - a catch-up](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2103) - A look at the blog and it’s clearly a little dusty. Time flies! So Christmas was enjoyed in Langkawi, Malaysia, primarily meeting people doing the same as us preparing to cross the Indian Ocean this year. We based ourselves in Rebak Marina which is part of a resort where they put on a superb Christmas - [Happy Christmas!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2075) - Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas! We hope you have a lovely day, wherever you are, whatever you have planned. We are in Langkawi, Malaysia and enjoyed a fabulous 'pot luck' dinner ashore with fellow cruisers last night. Christmas day we've been for a morning walk and then Tom did a champagne breakfast and next we are headed - [Decision made – heading across the Indian Ocean](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2081) - It all started as we were moving Adina from Singapore to Malaysia when Susie piped up, “I’ve been thinking”, “Yes?”, “What do you think about the idea of sailing around South Africa?” Ideas are always a good thing, good ideas are even better. Of course ideas must be followed up, researched and if the results - [A tough decision to make](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2065) - So 24,000 miles and two years and nine months later Adina has reached Malaysia and we find ourselves at a crossroad. In fact it’s not a crossroad, it’s a three-way junction. Each of those roads is signposted ‘Home, London, England’. And despite the fact that we do love life in London with all of our - ['Parking' Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2057) - Months back Chris Beeson at Yachting Monthly sent us a list of questions to answer about our experiences with anchoring. Chris has combined our answers with input from seven others and turned it into the article ‘How to anchor like an expert’ just published in the January 2016 edition of Yachting Monthly. And we have - [All the excitement of Singapore (and a little foray to Cambodia)](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2038) - Singapore marked a big milestone for Adina; back in April we’d set off from a cyclone-scarred Vanuatu and sailed north passing through the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea and then on to Indonesia, our target to make Singapore by November. Without doubt this year has been the highlight of our round the world trip - [Cooking up a storm in Malaysia](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2047) - Having berthed Adina in Puteri Harbour marina situated in the river that separates Singapore and Malaysia, we welcomed Part II of ‘Catch up with the parents’ when Tom’s father Keith arrived for a visit. Southern Malaysia and Singapore don’t really lend themselves to sailing unless mixing it up with assorted cargo ships and fuel tankers - [Orangutans of Borneo](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1991) - Borneo is well known for its jungles and wildlife and Susie and I were dead set on taking Adina to see the orangutans that can be found there. From Sulawesi it meant four days of sailing - we have been whipping up the miles over the last six weeks! Indonesia has some very shallow waters - [Adina in Singapore](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2020) - We woke and took a leisurely breakfast before heading out staying parallel to the traffic separation scheme until it was time to cross. The current was heaving and not in our favour as we struggled to make four knots at times. When it came to cross we decided to radio the Singapore Vessel Traffic Information - [All set for the Singapore Straits](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2017) - So after a week of day hopping Adina is all set to head into Singapore. It’s funny how some passages get you that little bit more excited - perhaps it’s the uniqueness of what you are doing. Other events of a similar ilk that spring to mind are the start of our Atlantic crossing and - [North of the Equator](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1940) - Adina has crossed north of the Equator. Given we're known as a gin and tonic boat it seemed only apt that we offered Neptune a little nip of gin. It was a bit early in the day so an Oreo biscuit was offered too! We're only dipping our toe in the Northern Hemisphere for a - [The Great Ninigo Islands Canoe Race – The Time of our Lives](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1944) - At 2am on a moonlit morning we left the Hermit Islands of Papua New Guinea, our sailing timed so we would have the sun overhead to safely see our way into the lagoon of the remote Ninigo Islands located sixty nautical miles to the north-east. More importantly we'd planned our arrival to coincide with ‘The - [We're off to Borneo](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1970) - We're not doing a very good job of keeping the blog up-to-date at the moment! We've just enjoyed a few relaxing days in Kampongpasar in Sulawesi which is famous for its traditional wooden Indonesia Phinisi boats built on the beach. For Susie it will remain more famous for discovering avocado with chocolate drinks. We're off - [Smelly Ports...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1978) - Formalities can be a real bane for cruisers sailing around the world – there is always a lot more paperwork to complete and a lot more officials to deal with than when travelling by aeroplane. We had to sail south to check out of Papua New Guinea at a town called Vanimo which doesn’t have - [Day hopping up to Singapore](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=2004) - Having enjoyed a few days in Kajung Selayang on the island of Belitung, Adina is now day-hopping her way up to Singapore. The Kajung Selayang anchorage was certainly busy - we haven’t seen that many yachts since Fiji. Many of the yachts are taking part in organised rallies here and we must say they were - [Diving in Raja Ampat and wooden boats in Sulawesi](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1983) - Leaving behind the ugly port of Sorong, Susie and I set sail for Raja Ampat. Meaning ‘the Four Kings’ it’s renowned for being one of the world’s best diving destinations and was one of the reasons we had chosen the route we were following. First we had to find a safe spot to get ashore - [Thank you for voting!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1937) - Congratulations to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who was awarded Sailing Today's 'Sailor of the Year' Award at the Southampton Boatshow which we feel was richly deserved for one of the greatest sailors of our time. Sam Fortescue, editor of Sailing Today magazine had this to say in presenting the award “Is there no limit to the accolades garnered - [Sailing Today 'Sailor of the Year' nomination](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1678) - In the midst of our worries from Tom falling ill, it was a very pleasant surprise to learn that we have been nominated for Sailing Today's 'Sailor of the Year' Award for our work in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam. We certainly didn't expect this and using Adina to help the people in Vanuatu was - [Kicking back in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1917) - Sometimes a cruiser needs a break. Having explored many remote islands, visited many villages, met many people, run medical clinics, traded day-in day-out from the boat, entertained kids by the boat and visited several schools, we were a little worn out and all up for a little taking it easy. That said, we know we - [Sunsets in New Hanover and Tom gets a PNG manbag!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1920) - A short hop from Kavieng brought us to the islands of New Hanover, Papua New Guinea - we picked two stops in a lagoon with many islands. The first, Massoung Island, promised turtles and the odd visit from nearby villagers; we never found the turtles but we did get swarmed by locals from the nearby - [The Ladies of the Church of the Hermit Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1927) - Rising to a windless dawn Adina motored off leaving little Ungalik Island behind, people getting in their dugouts paddling to school or heading out to tend to their gardens on the mainland. An hour later, still motoring, our navigation instruments all went blank. They were powered up but with no data, so no depth, no - [Arriving in Papua New Guinea - Lightning and Nissan Island](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1868) - Sailing to our first destination in Papua New Guinea was a two day affair as we sought to stay clear of the troubled island of Bougainville. With our sea legs not quite re-established it was taking some adjusting to life on the rolling seas again. On this trip, bad luck would have it that we - [Leaving the Solomons](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1865) - After getting the all clear on the health front for Tom, we hopped on a plane and left the soft creature comforts of Brisbane behind as we headed back to the Solomon Islands. Adina had to endure her second cyclone in our absence. This time it was Cyclone Raquel - a freak cyclone, out of - [Every vote counts!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1902) - A shameless request.... If you haven't already, we'd be really grateful if you can vote for us in the Sailing Today Awards. We've been nominated for our work in Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam. We're up against some sailing greats so every vote counts! You don't have to vote for all categories - just scroll down - [Exploring the outer islands of Papua New Guinea - Man Bags and Crocodiles](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1871) - Leaving Nissan Island the day started badly with strong currents and messy seas in little wind – we dreaded to think what it could be like in strong winds. The sad truth is that many here lose their lives at sea travelling between islands in so called ‘banana boats’ - low-sitting fibreglass boats with forty - [Hanging out with Jonny Ruka in the Solomon Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1660) - We had not planned on visiting the Florida Islands, a small group of islands that sit just off Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. They'd had some bad press for demanding high anchorage fees from yachts, presenting lists of goodies requested to be brought to the chief and even petty robberies. But again and - [The Russell Islands - a scam and a bunch of good folk](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1662) - Having left the comfort of the Florida Islands with Jonny Ruka and his lovely family, we headed 65 miles north-west to the Russell Islands. En-route we landed a good-sized Barracuda. Barracuda have a reputation for carrying the fish poisoning ciguatera, although the Solomon Islands is meant to be ciguatera free. We elected to keep it - [Day 9 and 10 Bora Bora to Tonga via Niue - Niue on the horizon](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1324) - Day 9 dawned with grey skies, the threat of lots of breeze and some decent swell to go with it. It's rather like that hard run or cycle you've done - you're pretty exhausted and want the end but up ahead is a hill. Our hill arrived with 14-15 knots of wind with constant gusts - [When Adina met Harry and some G&Ts](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1346) - As Susie and I tied Adina up to a mooring buoy in Neiafu, Tonga we were tired but happy that we’d crossed the stretch of Pacific Ocean nicknamed ‘the Dangerous Middle’. We’ve mentioned before we belong to a radio net for yachties called the Isabela Net. We’ve met a lot of the participants but one - [Behold Coconuts - loving Niue!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1361) - Adina finally got to take a break from sailing through the so called ‘Dangerous Middle’ of the Pacific Ocean after 7 days at sea. We arrived in Niue just after midday on Sunday 17th August and radioed the port officials knowing full well it was a Sunday and no work is carried out due to - [Vava'u](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1387) - The Vava’u island group in north Tonga is famous with sailors for a number of reasons: the main town of Neiafu provides an opportunity to relax, catch up with friends and provision; then there are numerous beautiful islands to explore with easy sailing in between and good anchorages; but the real draw card is that - [Ha’apai, Tonga – the unspoilt South Pacific](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1391) - After nearly two weeks in the company of fellow sailors in the northern islands of Vava’u, Tonga, it was time for Adina to head off and explore the middle group of Tongan islands known as the Ha’aipa islands. We’d added these to our itinerary a long time back when another boat we know had written - [Half way round the world](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1408) - Adina has arrived in Savusavu, Fiji. We are now at 16 degrees 54 minutes south and 179 degrees eighteen minutes EAST. Technically that means we are now on our way home! It just may take a year or two… We’ll be in Fiji for 4-5 weeks before setting off for Vanuatu where our voyage takes - [One week in Nuku’alofa, meeting up with Bandit and memories of Narlee](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1431) - After having spent two weeks sailing in the most idyllic islands of the Ha’apai, Susie and I headed south to the final group of Tongan islands called Tongatapu which includes the country’s capital, Nuku’alofa. It’s taken us some weeks to get our heads around the Tongan names and how to pronounce them. The people who - [“Bula!” – A Friendly Welcome to Fiji](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1442) - Putting our hands up in the name of honesty, we admit Fiji was not top of our priorities when planning our Pacific route. You get just a little spoilt on a yacht as you can visit some parts that planes have not yet reached. And we’ve focused on making the most of the more unexplored - [Life behind the Mangroves](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1450) - Getting a strong feeling our feet were slowly but surely sinking into the comfortable mud of the Savusavu creek, we decided the weather looked good enough and we needed to head off before we became citizens of Savusavu with its lovely people. Destination Fawn Harbour, a seven hour sail away to the east. Well, make - [Tanna and Village Life](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1562) - Tanna and village life Vanuatu consists of approximately 83 islands spread over 555 kilometres. While we might not be able to explore all of them, we’re certainly going to give it our best shot! Our first stop was the island of Tanna, famed for its Mount Yasur volcano which is rumoured to be as close - [Erromango and the impressive David](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1564) - Erromango in south Vanuatu is probably one of the least travelled islands in the country. This is simply because it doesn’t hold any big flashing light attractions, but for yachties who stop it’s one of the favourites as it offers a nice bay with good holding next to a village of friendly locals and is - [On to Port Vila...and Pause](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1566) - We set sail from the island of Erromango, Vanuatu on an overnight passage of 85 nautical miles, destination Port Vila. We had mixed emotions as we’ve been on-board Adina for 20 months now and we are stopping in Vanuatu’s capital for 4 months to sit out the cyclone season; sad as we’ve had the adventure - [Cyclone Pam](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1590) - Last night Cyclone Pam, a Category 5 cyclone, hit Port Vila in Vanuatu. We've had some emails from friends enquiring if we're ok; Susie and I are actually in New Zealand right now so fortunately we are safe. Our thoughts at this difficult time are first and foremost with the friends we have made - [Cyclone Pam Update](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1593) - A quick update from us on Cyclone Pam and what we know at this time. Just to recap, Susie and I are safely in New Zealand where we have been attending a wedding and visiting friends. It goes without saying that we have been deeply worried about our friends in Vanuatu and it has been - [Helping Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1595) - On Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March, Cyclone Pam ripped its way through the islands of Vanuatu causing devastation the likes of which have never before been seen in the Pacific. Vanuatu has been our home for the last four months as we took a break from sailing and chose to store our yacht in - [Adina ready to set sail Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1607) - It’s been busy, busy, since our return to Port Vila, Vanuatu. Naturally we were struck by the devastation that Cyclone Pam has created here. These beautiful, green, lush, tropical islands have been stripped naked; the views from the aeroplane as we arrived back were striking. On Efate, everything is brown, villages with buildings knocked down - [Cyclone Pam Aid - with a little help from our friends](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1619) - With Adina back in the water in Port Vila on the island of Efate, Vanuatu, we spent our final days provisioning, purchasing more aid using donations we had received and saying our farewells to all the lovely people we had met during our stay. Following a short trip up to Havannah Harbour in the north - [Captain Ben pops by](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1638) - There's always some fun happening on-board Adina but every now and then we get an unusual surprise. Anchored in Luganville, Santo we got a message from an old school friend Ben Lovering who is a commercial pilot saying that he was flying from Papua New Guinea to Fiji and would be flying over Vanuatu. A while - [Children of Scotland helping the Children of Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1654) - As Adina proceeded on her way sailing north in Vanuatu we received a lovely e-mail from Larbert Village Primary School in Scotland saying how they had been studying natural disasters and the devastation caused by Cyclone Pam and had used our blog to bring it all to life. Naturally we were delighted to hear that - [Update from Brisbane](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1776) - Tom continues to improve every day and is now up and about as normal. He has had a lot of tests and assessments since we’ve been in Brisbane and the good news is that his heart has been declared ‘normal’. The bad news is that he has had to lose a tooth that was harbouring - [Not part of the Plan](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1667) - Tom suffered a severe infection last week whilst we were in the Morova Lagoon area of the Solomon Islands. Following initial assessment in Gizo Hospital and input from doctors overseas we have left Adina and flown to Brisbane, Australia, for him to have some further tests and checks. Unfortunately there are concerns that the infection - [The Children and Coconuts of the Solomon Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1656) - Adina set sail from Vanuatu, destination the island of Nende in the Solomon Islands. The trade winds were blowing and for once blowing from the right direction for us; Adina relished it, clocking up speeds we'd never seen before. A 167nm trip, we'd planned our arrival for around 8 to 9am. Come 2am we were - [We're Off!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=352) - Thursday morning, 29th March, we bade farewell to London and our home in Chelsea. Tom went to work and Susie did the final errands and storage trip. After work, Tom caught the train to Southampton and Susie’s Dad, Richard, drove us down to the marina in Hamble where we were dropped in the car park. - [Staying in Falmouth for now...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=356) - Quick update - sadly the weather is not playing ball for crossing to Spain. It would be windy getting out of Falmouth, but that's fine as it's the right direction, and Adina is solid and likes wind. But Biscay is tricky with constantly changing low pressure systems. Truth be told, it gets us down as - [Waiting, waiting for a weather window...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=359) - So when we last blogged we were all square-eyed from looking at weather forecasts and determined to see Falmouth. Well, we are still square eyed, still waiting for some good news in a weather forecast, but on the upside have indeed seen some of Falmouth. Sadly still no sign of a crossing in the next - [Farewell Falmouth, Farewell...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=367) - It was becoming a daily routine: Tom would get up and first thing refresh the grib files followed by 30 minutes of studying the forecast wind and sea state for Biscay. Then a check of the met office forecasts to verify the information. And day after day there was no sign of a crossing. The - [Crossing Biscay](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=375) - We had been waiting in Falmouth for two and a half weeks for a weather window to cross The Bay of Biscay to Spain. People were asking "Are you still in Falmouth?". Tom was starting to get a little narked, it was time to get that tracker fired up... So on Friday 19th April at 0640, Adina - [Port and Pasteis de Nata in Portugal](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=400) - Post our crossing of Biscay, we settled into Bayona, Spain for two days. It was just the perfect start for our adventure, being set in beautiful surroundings with green hills, a castle, and blue, blue skies. The weather was warm and we enjoyed a day off the boat sightseeing and indulging in a few tapas! - [Gibraltar con Smarties!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=421) - Complaints of "tracker not on", "no blogs" ... It's time to catch up! Our last blog had us on the border of Portugal and Spain in Vila Real San Antonio at the bottom of the River Guadiana, having just dropped off Susie's parents. Sailing in the Solent we are sort of used to strong tidal - [Spanish Warship, this is Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=455) - When we last left off, we were stuck in Gibraltar compliments of TNT Express who had failed to deliver our new depth sounder on the due Friday. It was now a long weekend. You would think TNT Express is a large global company handling daily international deliveries, and would be a 24x7 operation. All a - [Atun Amigos Delfin in Calpe](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=481) - The Guardemar marina we were staying in leads out to a small river before heading out to the sea. We were heading out at 6.30 am and knew from our arrival that it's shallow. Very, very shallow. The depth sounder was showing 10cm below the keel when we entered and you needed to follow the red and - [Ibiza played Chilled](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=488) - A wake-up call of 4:30am with a 5.00am departure for Ibiza after a late night is no easy thing. However, we were soon cheered up as some prankster played 5 minutes of chilled Ibiza music on channel 16 on the VHF. Ibiza was a 13 hour sail away and the wind was on the nose, - [Sailing in Mallorca Bays](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=500) - Charlie and Nicola Beausire are friends with whom we have sailed since we started sailing, and have enjoyed much racing and cruising with over the years. We sailed across from Ibiza to Palma, anchoring for one night before settling into Marina Port de Mellorca to meet them. Port de Mallorca is probably the swankiest marina - [British Gas Swims Britain](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=520) - One of the things I found hard at the start of our trip was not working. I know that will seem strange to everyone back home, working away and wishing they weren't. But I had got to a place where I loved my job and enjoyed the challenges, and we're programmed to believe that is - [From Shepherds Pie to Paella](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=539) - Since acquiring Adina we had been troubled by noises coming from her rudder. It's hard to replicate them via words but it sounds like this "urrrr, urrrr, crrrrr" The “urrrr” being fine and the sound of a hydraulic arm but the “crrr” that echoed up through our bed when sailing was not so fine. One - [Dancing in Sardinia](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=544) - So we'd had a good time in the Balearics, catching up with friends and living a holiday lifestyle. But it was time to leave these hedonistic islands and move on, our next destination being Sardinia, a 240NM (that's nautical miles, which is approximately 444km) or roughly a 2 day sail away. The trick with crossings - [Tackling Tunis, Tunisia ...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=558) - Saturday night found us sitting in the yacht club in Marina Del Sole, Cagliari, Sardinia, awaiting the arrival of Steve Keenor. “Yacht club” being the name we had given it and more a term of endearment. It was really an aging marquee with a bar at the one end with associated knick-knacks (statues representing the - [Spending time in Gibraltar](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=661) - The tracker hasn’t moved in a while! That’s because we’ve downed tools for a break. Actually, it’s a break from sailing but we’re working with lots of tools getting Adina ready for her sail down to the Canaries. After our trip along North Africa she had accumulated a lot of dirt so a deep clean - [Houston, we have a problem!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=697) - At 7:40am, Friday 20th September, we slipped lines, leaving Gibraltar bound for Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, a 708 nautical mile sail away that would take us 6-7 days. The Straits of Gibraltar make for interesting sailing with a constant west to east tide, and the headland of Tarifa where it blows more than 30 knots - [Time to GO!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=703) - Attempt two of our sail from Gibraltar to Las Palmas is about to commence - we plan to set sail Friday morning, October 4th. We now have a new gearbox installed, however the engineers who removed it unfortunately damaged our stern gland so now we have a new one of those too! That and they - [Adina on her way to Las Palmas - Day 1/2](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=707) - We finally left Gibraltar at 7:35am on Friday just as it got light. The Straits of Gibraltar proved entertaining as we tried to stay inshore and avoid the constant west to east tide. We could hear two American boats talking to each other saying they had never seen anything like it. Day 1 was light - [Day 3 Tiffany joins Adina enroute to Las Palmas](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=709) - Day 3 of our crossing from Gibraltar to Las Palmas was a good one. At the beginning of the day we were getting depressed at the thought of gybing all the way there but decided to hoist the Parasailor. We're getting better at our hoisting, trimming and dropping techniques and must admit we're loving it! - [Day 4 Stiff winds and fresh bread rolls](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=711) - A similar pattern to day 3 onboard Adina as we head to Las Palmas. Overnight we sail with a reefed main and full jib; can't keep the rhumb line but good winds keep us moving. Around 11am, when the winds start to die, up goes the Parasailor and we helm back down towards the rhumb - [Day 5 Adina in Las Palmas](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=713) - Day 5 dawned breezy for us so sadly we agreed to leave the parasailor in its bag. Looking at the wind forecast it was due to back and be up our 'chuff' so we headed south of our rhumb line in order to come back up when the wind shifted. Of course that didn't happen! - [Hitting the Pause button](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=717) - So now we're in Las Palmas in Gran Canaria where we start our final preparation for the big one - the Atlantic crossing! It feels very real, indeed enormously exciting. Before that we will have a visit from Lindsay, one of our Atlantic crossing team, and then we have the Mace family visiting, including God - [Sit-ups in Las Palmas](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=740) - Now settled in Las Palmas, Adina has a few visitors before our big Atlantic Ocean crossing departure on 24th November as part of the ARC Rally. First visitor was Lindsay who, rather excitingly, is one of our Atlantic crew. Lindsay is joining us just a couple of days before the big departure so was keen - [Facing the Camera](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=745) - Lindsay Cunningham, one of the crew for our upcoming Atlantic Crossing, is a teacher at the prestigious King’s College Junior School in Wimbledon, London. The school is taking a keen interest in Adina's crossing and we're informed the fleet tracker showing our progress will be shown at assembly each day so the boys can follow - [All go on Adina as the ARC starts](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=756) - It's been a busy time recently on Adina. Fishing with Henry and FrankOur last visitors before heading across the Atlantic were the Mace family - Paul, Caroline and their three boys Frank, Henry and Stanley. Tom is proudly Godfather to Frank and Henry. We squeezed a lot into their weeklong stay doing fun things like - [Systems GO for the ARC 2013](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=766) - So here we are, less than 24 hours to go before we head off to cross the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). It's been a busy two weeks. The first week was mainly meeting fellow boat owners, attending lectures, and enjoying all the functions the ARC laid on. And - [Day 1 Starting, Squalls and Stars](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=775) - Adina slipped lines at 12.05 on her planned journey across the Atlantic. Onboard are Tom, Susie, Lindsay, Neil and Gareth. Leaving was tremendous fun with crowds lining the marina walls waving, and a band playing, as we joined in blasting our fog horn. Susie touched us all waving to her parents shouting "Bye Mum, Bye - [Day 2 Gybing south](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=781) - Dawn on day 2 treated us to cloudy skies but more importantly some wind. We discovered on tuning in to the daily ARC call for sailing participants that most boats had used their engines and motored through the windless night so were way ahead of us leaving us at the back. But we are sailors - [Day 3 Where is the Wind??](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=783) - Good morning from the crew of Adina! Day 3 we experienced some light to moderate winds and kept east to try and stay with the wind. Out West there is little wind. Sea legs are now in place and Gareth and Tom rigged the spinnaker pole so we could 'goose wing'. For our non-sailing friends - [Day 4 Star Shooting](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=785) - Day 4 onboard Adina and yet again we were beset by light winds and indeed sailed upwind which is not normal for this time of year. We've been trying to sail gybing or tacking which explains why we're back of our fleet as most boats have motored and are now having to go into the - [Day 6 - Sailing in a washing machine and a new quiz!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=794) - Day 7 has dawned on Adina and we are sailing in the winds to the east of our route that we have been chasing. 17-20 knots we're ticking along nicely. That said the sea state is somewhat akin to a washing machine and sleep was one thing a little lacking last night. We found the - [Day 7 Chasing Wind and Hair Straighteners](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=796) - Day 7 and we had the winds we've been seeking to get us south. It also came with a very lumpy sea state. But we were doing good speeds of 6-8kts so were happy. Given the sea state "Scrub the Crew day Episode II" didn't happen. Well Susie bucked the trend and showered only to - [Day 8 - A spinnaker pole and squid and flying fish ondeck](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=798) - Day 7 and the forecast had changed punishing souls like us who have chosen to chase wind going south. The promised winds were now forecast to be light. But joy of joy - the new forecast was wrong and the previously promised winds blew! So we stuck with our track south as going between the - [Day 5 - let's talk about wind, let's talk](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=787) - Day 5 dawned with sadly no wind and us motoring. Which we don't really want to do - we are here to sail an Ocean! Each day the skippers get together for a chat on the radio around 1pm. It is now clear there are a lot of boats that motored from day 1 and - [Day 9 More weather, bugs and a surprise cake](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=800) - To start with the serious stuff. A few have been asking about our strategy so a quick old reminder. Looking at grib files, weather routing suggested heading south from the start to avoid light winds and head winds to the west. A few days in, two weather routing experts suggested staying east of 20W and - [Day 10 Go West!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=803) - Day 10 on Adina and we were finally south of the Verdes. The wind so frustratingly comes and goes and to be honest has made a mockery of our routing strategy. That's sailing and weather forecasts for you, we got it wrong and eat humble pie but we'll fight on. 4am the wind got up, - [Day 11 Watermakers and a new quiz](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=805) - Day 11 dawned with the same light winds that continue to taunt us. The motorers ahead have now got good winds. We've just got to stick it out and hope our fortune changes sometime. We got our downwind spinnaker up - to be specific our parasailor. For those who have not seen one, a quick - [Day 12 A Buzz of Flying Fish](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=808) - Day 12 and Adina is getting into a rhythm of life at sea. People appear at various stages of the morning and by afternoon everyone is up. A lot of reading books now - heck even Skip is reading a book. Tom's reading Tom Sharpe's Wilt Alternative, Susie has Ben Ainslie, Neil is reading The - [Day 13 A very large hook and a bake off](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=810) - Day 13 dawned with the parasailor having done another night of sterling work. What's been good about the parasailor is it has allowed us to steer very deep and hence keep to our rhumb line as the winds swing to the east and are right behind us. In light winds it keeps us going whereas - [Day 14 Up and down with the Parasailor](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=812) - Day 14 and the crew kindly chose not to wake Skippy and let him catch up on sleep - he's looking a lot better for it and full of mischief again. The wind forecast for the day was for anything from NE to SE, and added to that the sea state has become confused from - [Day 15 Harold on the Blog](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=814) - It's Harold the much-loved mallard duck here doing a guest blog for Adina! I featured in a blog just the other day - for those of you who've forgotten, I belong to Neil's wife Hallie. I'm crossing the Atlantic with Neil while Hallie looks after baby Amelie who will be meeting us in St.Lucia. I - [Day 16 A furling problem](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=816) - Day 16 dawned with little wind and we were still using diesel to propel us. Come 11am, following a squall and a nice rain shower, that all changed. 14 knots of wind and we had the sails out faster than you can say jack flash! Life is never quiet and for some inexplicable reason our - [Day 17 Friendship bracelets and halfway party](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=818) - Day 17 and we had wind - lot's of it. Against that, the washing machine style seas were back. On a boat things tend to take twice as long to do as you move all over the place. When the seas really start going things take four times as long and you have to plan - [Day 18 Rolling Around](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=820) - So we've got pots of wind now - sadly it's right from astern of us so we are having to gybe (zig-zag) along our planned line to St.Lucia. That'll mean a day or more extra to get to St.Lucia (factor that into your quiz answer from yesterday). At the moment the waves are too rolly - [Day 19 Duck Winging on the Atlantic](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=822) - Day 19 - more wind, more lumpy sea. This is the real Atlantic. It's good to have the wind but these seas are putting a lot of stress on all the yachts out here. One yacht has lost it's mast. Picture taking your home and then putting it on the sea. Everything is shaken around - [Day 20 and some big rollers in the fairground of the Atlantic](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=824) - So Day 20 on Adina...golly it's starting to feel like groundhog day! Where is that finish line?? Most used expression today had to be "Wow - look at that one!" in reference to yet another mountainous wave rising above the stern. Winds of 25 plus knots all day long and big Atlantic waves. On a - [Day 21 Singing our way to St.Lucia](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=826) - Day 21 and more Atlantic mountains and more wind. Minds are definitely swinging towards thoughts of the finish line - one moment thinking of the joy of making it, next moment the relief of making it! And more 40 knot squalls - one person tends to stay upstairs and steers the boat through high winds - [Day 22 and 23 - the final approach](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=828) - Day 22 Sunday, 48 odd hours to go, you want it to be 24 odd hours to go. You're in that time zone where you want time to fly. But here and now you must still deal with big lumpy seas, squalls with big winds and rain that has you sprinting for your jacket. Adina - [Day 24 St.Lucia is sighted](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=830) - Good morning from 16 nautical miles (18 land miles) off St.Lucia! Land has been sighted! Crew are all awake and currently trying on their Union Jack waist coats. Susie is making us some bacon sandwiches and fresh coffee is being brewed. Spirits are high. Skip has even deployed the fishing line one last time - - [Adina is in!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=832) - Adina without a bit of drama on the finish line - not possible! To start, Skipper decides we must try and fish one last time as we approached land. What happens - we get a fish bite! Watch three men determined this trip will finish with a catch. Pulling it in by hand - it - [Adina wins ARC Awards](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=840) - We're delighted to announce that at the ARC 2013 prize giving Adina won the 'Best Accounts of Life at Sea' blog! The ARC committee cited us as a blog well written, humorous and, nicest of all, providing good descriptions for non-sailors! To be honest it wouldn't have been possible without all the comments we had and - [Dashing through the Caribbean](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=928) - It's been a long time since a blog but the blogger has had blogger's blog block. Last we left off we'd arrived in Rodney Bay, St.Lucia, having just crossed the Atlantic and having received a much appreciated welcome. After that it was a whirlwind of activity. Rodney Bay was a joy to be in with - [Aruba, Aruba!!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=945) - Our 4 day trip from Grenada to Aruba was reasonably plain sailing as crossings go. It was our first long passage double-handed since we'd crossed from Gibraltar to Las Palmas. After our luxury crew of five for crossing the Atlantic we now had to do everything ourselves. Sailing wise, for downwind sailing the main challenge - [Nasty Seas and Murphy's Law - Aruba to San Blas Islands passage](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=947) - Following on from our leisurely three week stay in Aruba it was time to set sail to the San Blas islands of Panama. The stretch of water we were to cross contains what are considered the fifth worst seas in the world and for many completing an around the world yacht cruise the worst seas - [Isla Pinos and a dropped coconut on Day 1 in the San Blas islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=949) - After crossing the Caribbean Sea we woke to our new world - peering out of the windows we saw what we had hoped for - an island with palm trees, white beaches. No other yacht, we couldn't even see the local village. Our guidebook informed us that the San Blas islands are a vast archipelago - [The Art of Friendship - Isla Pinos to Achutupu, San Blas Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=951) - 7am we departed Isla Pinos, waving goodbye to our anchored Panama Coastguard neighbours, and headed off for the island of Achutupu. The reason for an early departure is that you want to be arriving at your destination with the sun overhead or behind you so as to be able to see the reefs and shallow - [Tranquillity - Achtupu to Snug Harbour, San Blas islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=953) - Another early morning departure sneaking out of the reefs to allow us to arrive with the sun in the right spot. 30 nautical miles, 5-6 hours of sailing. Today's trip required even more navigation attention as there were a few narrow gaps and some underwater reef to avoid. Added to that the wind was shifting - [Back on the beaten path playing charades in the San Blas islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=955) - Snug Harbour, where we had last left off, was certainly feeling like a little bit of paradise to us. With the only other yacht in this big protected area leaving, we had the entire place to ourselves. Well, except for the little old Kuna man who had been dispatched from his village to collect our - [Racing through the San Blas Islands to Eastern Holandes Cays](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=957) - A day off in the Coco Bandero Cays of the San Blas islands. After a dinghy ride around the various little islands and a hike around one of them (that's a 20 minute circumnavigation), we were a little at loose ends on what to do next. These are uninhabited little islands and there is only - [Valentines day and goodbye to the San Blas Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=960) - Another day, and yes, another beautiful island. On arrival, we'd decided that the East Holandes Cays were that beautiful we'd stay put for a whole day. A bunch of islands surrounded by shallow reefs, palm trees gently swinging in the wind, boats dispersed with their owners happily anchored. With the sun going down, a temperature - [Preparing to transit the Panama Canal](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=965) - So after a brief stop in Portobelo (nothing too exciting to be really honest), we are now in Shelter Bay Marina, in Colon excitedly preparing for our Panama Canal transit. Well not just that, we have to provision for the transit, a few days in the Las Perlas islands, a crossing to Galapagos, 3 weeks - [Panama Canal transit preparations underway](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=993) - Just a quick update from ‘Project Adina Panama Canal Transit’. It’s all going very smoothly if truth be told. Almost too good to be true! The Partridge and Plume decided to tackle getting a transit by doing it themselves rather than shelving out money to an agent. We researched it and with Susie being able - [The Panama Canal celebrates 100 years](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=995) - 2014 marks the centenary of the Panama Canal opening and Adina gets to transit it for the first time! In preparation for our transit we’ve been doing a little bit of the good old studying of the history and workings of the canal, and for the curious amongst you we thought it would be good - [Adina crosses the Panama Canal webcam](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1010) - So a few people have shown interest in trying to spot Adina on the Panama Canal webcams. The link is here: https://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html There are webcams at the Gatun Locks (ascent), Miraflores Locks (descent) and the Centennial Bridge at the exit. We expect to arrive at the locks themselves around 7.30pm (past midnight UK) today. Yesterday - [Adina approaching Gatun Locks](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1014) - It's 1845 local time and we are approaching the first lock. We are behind a large blue and red ship and are the only yacht - so you won't be able to miss us! Due to enter the lock at 1900 local time. - [Part way along the Panama Canal](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1016) - Good morning from Gatun Lake where we woke at 5:30am. We have been told to expect our Pacific pilot advisor at 6am but the departing Atlantic pilot was highly sceptical about that happening so early! Next to us are three catamarans who are less amused as they were all transitted together and the two outside - [Waiting, waiting for a pilot!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1018) - Two hours later and we're still sitting waiting for a pilot! Strange sitting on a lake with six ships also waiting. Part of the Panama Canal transit agreement is that you have to provide the pilot with a meal. And that's a cooked breakfast this morning! We did have a chuckle last night when our - [On our way to the Culebra Cut](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1021) - We are motor sailing in convoy with two catamarans. According to the schedules we are due to be at the Miraflores Lock at 3.20pm local time. As ever, this is with a health warning! - [Tied up in Pedro Miguel Lock](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1024) - We're now rafted alongside a catamaran and tied in place in the Pedro Miguel Lock. We're awaiting the arrival of a ship to join us in the lock before we start our descent to the Pacific Ocean! It's a quick 1 mile across a small lake then the two Miraflores Locks to finish. - [Entering Miraflores](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1026) - Local time 1520 and we're entering Miraflores Locks! Great news our advisor has organised for the webcam to be pointed on us! - [Nearly there!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1029) - Nearly in the Pacific! Just the two Miraflores Locks to go. Enjoying it but time to focus as these are the toughest locks. 4 knots of current when we leave. It's hot! - [Bridge of Americas, Panama](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1032) - So Adina is now safely on a mooring buoy right by the magnificent Bridge of Americas. As for us, we've hopped into a taxi and dashed into Panama City for dinner in a Panamanian restaurant recommended by our pilot! Slightly shattered but on a high! A big thank you to Huaras, Jacque and Jacqueline for - [Adina transits the Panama Canal 100 years after its opening](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1188) - As your screen plotter springs to life showing the AIS symbols of a large assortment of cargo ships, cruise vessels and oil tankers, you’re left in no doubt that you’re approaching the breakwater to Cristobal, home to the northern entrance of the Panama Canal, one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the World. Celebrating 100 - [So Adina is now making her way to Galapagos - slowly!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1040) - After our Panama Canal transit we made a quick stopover in Panama City. We rather enjoyed it - the highlight being the fish market with ladies selling lots of different types of ceviche. One cup of ceviche for around 3 dollars! Is it just us that loves the fresh tanginess of ceviche? Anyone else? A - [Ocean fireworks](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1043) - It's official - sailing in the doldrums drives you nuts. Two hours of daylight so far and we've had the parasailor (big, pretty spinnaker) up, going nicely for 10 minutes, then the wind dies, you wake the other person up to drop it, but then the wind picks up so you leave it up, only - [00° 00.000N](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1045) - At 0640 (UTC-5) on Monday 10th March, Adina crossed the Equator marking another milestone in our little adventure. Those milestones seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment! The sun was just coming up and as we crossed the wind joyfully picked up. To mark the occasion we made appropriate offerings - [Welcome to the Galapagos](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1050) - So Adina has arrived in the Galapagos. While we had hoped for sea lions and Orka whales leaping out of the sea to greet us as would happen in a Disney movie, our experience was a little different. The sun was setting and we started noticing several fins on the surface of the water. Indeed - [Adina wins Cruising Association Love Cup](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1096) - We are pleased to announce we have been awarded the Cruising Association's 2014 Love Cup for the best log of a journey under 30 days for our trip through Algeria in August last year. The Love Cup was presented to the Cruising Association in 1911 by John Love, a founder member and first President of - [All set to cross the Pacific Ocean](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1102) - So our time in the fabulous Galapagos Islands is nearly up. We’ve been here just over 4 weeks and without doubt it’s been a trip highlight. But as much as we’d like to stay and play with the sea lions and penguins forever and a day, one must move on. We are looking to raise - [Day 1/2 Pacific Crossing: Farewell the Galapagos Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1107) - Adina is on her way across the Pacific Ocean. Saturday morning, we woke at 7am and after final boat preparations were ready for the off at 7.40am. Our departure this time was very different to the start of our crossing of the Atlantic Ocean when we were one of 250 boats taking part in the - [Days 2-5 A second ITCZ and an Actuator problem](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1109) - Day 2, Sunday 13th, we were happily sailing and making nice progress. While the forecast was for no wind, we had 10-12 knots of lovely wind. The sun shone and it was hot. Out on the sea, large squadrons of flying fish were fleeing in front of the boat and we could admire small Petrel - [No email in the Pacific!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1111) - It seems that the middle of the Pacific is too far from land for Adina's SSB email system, which is why there have been no blogs for a few days. They've been in touch via their backup short-message service on the Yellowbrick. Everything is ok and they passed their halfway point last Sunday. Stephen. - [Days 6-7 Hot Cross Buns and Mahi-Mahi](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1158) - So Adina is now 7 degrees south of the Equator and we have turned west heading for Hiva Oa, one of the Marquesas Islands which form part of French Polynesia. Being further south, the holiday brochure promised favourable current, no more rain, waves on the aft quarter, sunshine and flying the spinnaker. Ever read a - [The Galapagos Islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1163) - After completing the arduous formalities for yachts visiting the Galápagos Islands and having passed all of the inspections (see last blog), it was time for the tourists on board Adina to begin to enjoy themselves on these remote islands located in the Pacific Ocean. Yachts are allowed to stay in only a limited number of - [Days 8 – 19 Adina crosses the Pacific Ocean](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1199) - On day 8, our SSB radio that allows us to send e-mails and blogs from the boat decided we should stay isolated from the world, wouldn’t play fair and added itself to the repair list. Being at sea for so long you try and slip into some form of routine but at the same time - [Adina in the Marquesas, French Polynesia](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1114) - Adina sailed into Autona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia on 1st May. Good crossing and we'll do a blog in time! Sorry for lack of contact - we think the bumpy seas knocked a cable out of place! All is well, we are in high spirits and enjoying these stunning islands - gob-smackingly beautiful! - [The Soaring Marquesas Islands and the Lows of Boat Maintenance](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1236) - Our Pacific Ocean crossing had us arrive in the town of Atuona on the island of Hiva Oa, one of the ten islands that make up the Marquesas Islands. Keep zooming in on google maps and you’ll soon find it. Up to now we’ve realised we could name a place and the average person would - [The ‘deadly’ beautiful Tuamotos islands](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1268) - Talk of Pacific islands with palm trees, white beaches and stunning snorkelling and most Pacific voyagers will instantly name the Tuamotos Islands. The Tuamotos consists of 78 coral atolls stretching over 1000 miles and are one of the five group of islands that make up French Polynesia. To find them you need a good atlas - [Adina in Yachting Monthly](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1290) - Adina has made her debut in this months Yachting Monthly with a five page spread – must say they did a really nice job with the pictures! Now if only I’d not grown that beard... - [Leaving Tahiti](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1293) - After a month in Tahiti/Moorea, today we leave the island with arguably the best beer logo in the world! Off to Huahine, Tahaa and Bora Bora. - [Bora Bora Glue](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1303) - Sailors have a lovely term for when they get stuck somewhere – they add the word glue to the destination. So we are stuck with Bora Bora Glue. Usually it’s a case of really liking somewhere and not wanting to leave and in fact not leaving because you like it so much! In our case - [Day 1 Bora Bora to Tonga via the Cooks - light winds and backgammon](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1307) - Adina finally fled the nest of easy life in the Society Islands and being stuck in Bora Bora at just before 9am local time on Friday. We'd had two weeks of getting stuck so it was good to finally be on our way. Traditionally we keep it simple on Day 1 to help our bodies - [Day 2 Bora Bora to Tonga via the Cooks - sailing slowly](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1309) - Day 2 Saturday 9th and some lumpy seas combined with the light winds were making it hard work for the poor parasailor (our downwind spinnaker sail). It sits there trying its best to bulge out and power us forward but most of the time it's collapsing as a wave hits the boat before it refills - [Day 3 Bora Bora to Tonga via the Cooks - flying a spinnaker in the moonlight](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1311) - Saturday's log showed we had sailed 90 nautical miles. An average day is 120 nautical miles so that goes down as a slow day! But who's complaining when the sun is rising and a full moon is setting in synchronisation and giving the most lovely of three hundred and sixty degree skies of salmon pink, - [Day 4 Bora Bora to Tonga via the Cooks - lumpy custard seas](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1313) - Day 4 the winds didn't last that long and we yet again had to do our procedure of dropping the parasailor and bringing in the water generator and getting the engine on. Mornings are quieter now as more sleep is taken to compensate for sleep lost. Onboard we have a long range radio (technically called - [Day 5 Bora Bora to Tonga via the Cooks - points of sail we don't like](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1315) - Day 5 Tuesday dawned and we had wind but we also had 2m confused seas on the beam. If we had to list the three ways of sailing we don't particularly enjoy it would be: 1. Upwind in open seas with waves 2. Goose-winging dead downwind(sail on each side of the boat) causing the boat - [Day 6 Bora Bora to Tonga no longer via the Cooks - Sorry to disturb you but...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1317) - Day 6 and come sunrise we agreed we'd hoist the spinnaker pole and try goose-winging. That notorious sailing method of pinning your main sail to one side and poling out the genoa to the other side. So Tom had to wake Susie barely an hour asleep with a "Sorry to disturb you but..." It's hard - [Day 7 Bora Bora to Tonga via Niue - the three nicest points of sail...](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1319) - Day 7 and come dawn the seas had settled and we were sailing upwind ticking along at 4-5 knots. Nothing special but considering we were meant to be in light winds and motoring it was a rather pleasant surprise. Having mentioned our three worst points of sail it seems only fair to mention our three - [Day 8 Bora Bora to Tonga via Niue - The Beast](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1321) - Day 8, dawn rose and we knew we were approaching the infamous South Pacific Convergence Zone - the so-called Beast! In technical terms easterly winds from the tropics collide with more southerly winds bought on from down south. At times all is calm but at times there is a right old argument between the two - [Day 1 Niue to Tonga and a little dilemma](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1338) - Friday 3pm local time we left the wonderful little country of Niue. Five days there, we'll write more on it later, save to say we had a fabulous time. But some big seas are forecast to come in which would make sitting on the mooring buoys in Niue very uncomfortable. Five boats left, all timing - [Day 2 Niue to Tonga - the day that never was](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1340) - The wind never stopped and we never slowed. It gusted and died down and gusted and calmed down and so on. The sea state picked up and, while a little lumpy with 2-3m swells on the beam, Adina tore through it. Come 6pm we started applying the brakes and got rid of sail to time - [Adina ready to cross to Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1495) - So Adina is all set to leave lovely Fiji and head for Vanuatu. The last two weeks we've been exploring the more remote Northern Lau in the east and then had a brief stop in the well travelled Yasawa Islands in the west using Musket Cove as our base. For the last few days we've - [Sailing Fiji East to West and Au Revoir to our Moving Village](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1497) - The Lau Islands in eastern Fiji are rumoured to be a blast to the past, a group of islands where traditions are still upheld and the modern world is shunned. Sailors coming from the east, as we did, have to sail right past them when arriving in Fiji as customs have no check-in points in - [A thrashing entry into Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1499) - When sailing offshore in the big open seas you're always looking for a so-called 'weather window', a slot where conditions are good to go. Most of the time these windows do not and will not coincide with your nicely worked out itinerary and you sit around waiting. Arriving into Vuda Point Marina in Fiji it - [Last Passage Before Cyclone Season](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1507) - Adina is now in Dillon's Bay on the island of Erromango in Vanuatu. We've had a fabulous stay and loved the local village. But move on we must, so we will up anchor 5pm Wednesday (6am UK time) and set sail on our final passage before stopping in Port Vila, Vanuatu for the cyclone season. - [Kastom experiences in Vanuatu](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1646) - So after having done our small bit helping in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, Adina headed north and slowly but surely sailed out of the area impacted by the cyclone. The green lush islands we knew so well returned, people came out with fruit and vegetables to trade. Vanuatu has to be the most fertile - [Adina kit](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=1297) - We're now sitting in Bora Bora waiting for some decent weather to start making our crossing over to Tonga via the Cook Islands. Some stronger winds down south so looks like we will head to Tonga via Suwarrow which is located more to the north. In the mean time had to attach this photograph sent - [Bienvenue A Algerie! ](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=561) - Sailing Algeria - [Neil and Hallie and a new anchor!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=104) - Onboard this weekend we had friends Neil and Hallie Meyrick who own not one but two boats! They live on a canal boat by the name of Dragon Fly and own a rival 36 called Sea Ranger. We've spent a good number of winter evenings enjoying talks at the Cruising Association, which Neil and Hallie - ["Adina, this is Algeria Coastguard, Good Morning Sir"](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=601) - Sailing in Algeria - [Ali Baba and a Moroccan Wedding](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=456) - Just over a year ago our friends Stefano and Sophia announced their engagement. Stefano hails from Milan while Sophia is Moroccan. Over dinner at their flat in London they mentioned they were thinking of have a service in Italy and a reception in Marrakech. We like a bit of travel and adventure and there was - [In memory of Marnie](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=415) - Just a little post to record the sad loss of a friend Marnie Heim who passed away on 12th May. I knew Marnie at university and after that while doing my accounting articles. She was always a positive happy person who unselfishly enjoyed nothing more than making others happy. We're dedicating our sail to Gibraltar - [Two bikes and a dinghy in an anchor locker](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=340) - This weekend’s purpose was very clear - get Adina as ready as possible. Ready to head off from Hamble any time after Easter. Saturday morning that looked an intimidating task. We've accumulated a lot of gear over the last few months, and now it all needs to go on deck or safely stored away down - [Bon Voyage with Friends and Family](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=289) - So it's all becoming real - we've both resigned and are into countdown mode. To be honest a relief to get that done so we can now be open and transparent about our plans to sail around the world! Dash down to the boat on Friday evening and come 7pm we have Gareth who is doing the Atlantic crossing - [Pigs Trotters!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=330) - I’m thinking it’s an unusual heading for a blog – but then again who knows what awaits us ? When you sail around the world you need to be largely self sufficient. And that means there will be times when you can’t call up a doctor at a minutes notice. Although I do put my - [Baby Clemency onboard for her first sail](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=117) - Jos and Alex Sheffield are friends who we have always had fun doing the RTI race with. The introduction of baby Clemency had halted all sailing for Jos so this was her first trip in a while but more importantly this was baby Clemencys first sail! The Sheffields arrived not only armed with baby gear - [Adina Service time](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=220) - Over the last five weeks we've been getting Adina ready for the years sailing. It's been a good learning curve given this is the first time we're doing this. So you get out the manuals, read a bit and then dive in the deep end! And when it comes to boats that involves a great - [The Plumes come for a sail](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=157) - We had decided that a last 2012 sail was in order and there were still a few chores that needed doing such as install new water pumps. On Saturday evening Susies parents joined us onboard. This was the third time they had been on the boat but not yet sailed, and subject to some good - [Love and Attention for Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=155) - It was time for one of those weekends when you had to face the facts - Adina needed some love and attention. Same as a house, use it and it will need some attention at some stage. We had invited a man who apparently knew a thing or two about cleaning to look at our - [A forerib of beef and a new speed record](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=122) - On a wet and windy November morning we welcomed Anne MacDougall, Suzy Fox and Anne's boyfriend Mike Lankin onboard. We have had the pleasure of sailing with Suzy (Foxy) and Anne many times but this was to be Mike's first time outing. To call it a truly miserable day as far as the weather goes - [Laying up Supper and Ruby comes to visit](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=120) - We received an invite in the post from Universal marina for their annual 'laying up supper' (a dinner to celebrate the end of the year when boats traditionally come out of the water for winter) and duly accepted thinking it would be nice to meet some fellow boat owners. Given it was scheduled for Saturday - [Sailing Finally!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=22) - Finally, finally the weather gods shined on us. Ok it was cloudy, but there were snippets of lovely sunshine - it is summer remember. 12kts of wind building to 22kts late on. So out we went and the main sail went all the way up for the very first time. We both looked at it - [Opening up the floorboards](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=109) - We realised the time had come to stay put and do some maintenance on Adina - indeed the chores were building up. Turning on the heating for the first time, we've realised a boat is just like a home - having not been used in a long time it's not going to work! So up - [A week sailing in Brittany and the south coast of England](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=93) - We had both got to the point whereby we knew we needed a break and some sunshine. Let's go to Spain! That soon became let’s have a week on Adina and get to know her better. So Friday night found us sailing past the Needles bound for Guernsey. All the tidal calculations completed, passage plan written up, pilotage - [The Godchildren sail Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=78) - Friday night we were joined by Susies parents, Richard and Ros, who had kindly agreed to come and help us with a day of boat maintenance. We tested out our marinas local restaurant Nellies for the first time and it exceeded expectations. Saturday dawned and Richard had slept well which was good news as he is - [Weymouth, Weymouth, Weymouth!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=73) - I've always wanted to go to Honfleur in France, and have indeed planned it a few times but weather/tides have meant it has eluded me. In fact I've ended up in Weymouth more times than I wish to remember as a result. So we decided to take an extra day off and I did all - [Charlie and Nicolas First Visit!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=70) - Onboard this weekend we had good sailing friends Charlie and Nicola. We met Charlie and Nicola in our early days of sailing and have done a good deal of racing with them as well as cruising holidays in Croatia and Montenegro. So it was a real pleasure to welcome them one fine Saturday morning. The - [Servicing the winch!](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=67) - The plan was to do some boat maintenance on Saturday and then have a sail on Sunday. On the back of the Olympics Susie had organized tickets for her team who sponsor British Swimming to attend ‘The Last Lap’, an after party for the Olympics athletes at China Whites. It ended up being a 3am - [Olympics Opening Ceremony](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=61) - Being Londoners we're obviously very interested in the London 2012 Olympics and this weekend it's the opening ceremony. Having seen the torch arrive at Hyde Park, we are down at the coast for the opening ceremony on Friday. I phone the Rising Sun pub in Warsash to see if they are showing on there television. - [A 'fabulous' weekend on the Solent](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=51) - Twas a Busy weekend for Adina on the Solent. And finally the sun came out and shone down its rays big and bright. Joining us as our very first sailing guest was Paul Botton. We met Paul at good friends Simone and Islas wedding exactly a year ago in Italy. Paul and I have since - [Dogs attired in bow ties visit Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=37) - We've got our first sailing friends over for dinner! Sadly no-one arrives by boat as the weather is a shocker or as John states you need sturgeon in the marina or risk getting sea sick! Big Vernon arrives a few hours early and is soon roped into helping with boat maintenance. He's even brave enough - [Adina Jubilee Celebrations](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=32) - The Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth were moored up in Southampton as part of the Queens Jubilee celebration. So having done a little power handling and fed up of the continuing rubbish weather we decided to stick it out and sail up Southampton water to see them. Reefed up we endured gybing Adina for - [A Boat Owners Happiest Day](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=28) - So two very excited happy individuals rolled into Lymington to pick up their new home, Adina! Time wise, we had to rush as we wanted to get to our planned berth at Burlsedon before it got dark. Handshakes all round and a big thank you to the broker Alan Mcilroy who had been a fantastic - [Where are you Summer?](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=16) - It's raining, it's pouring the old man is snoring... The weeks weather forecast for nice weekend winds took a sharp U-turn on Friday and now we just have rain, rain, rain. No thanks! So we're on the boat learning more of the mechanics of what happens below deck. List of needed spares being knocked up, - [Another weekend of lots of Breeze](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=6) - Friday night and we're back on board. Weather is yet again breezy! Be nice to have some moderate winds to get used to the boat. But hey ho... Goal is to get out tomorrow. Our friends John and Val will be doing their coastal skippers exams this weekend. Fingers crossed. Gin and tonic time - [On board Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?p=4) - Maintenance day today as winds are 25-32kts and we need to get the main sail and it's vertical battens plugged in ## Pages - [Sailing Notes](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1066) - This page is for the benefit of sailors, a spot where we thought we could pass on information based on our personal experiences. Click on the links below to see the articles. Formalities Guide to the Chagos Archipelago/BIOT - RCC Pilotage Foundation Clearing in to Indonesia at Jayapura Checking out of Papua New Guinea - [Accolades](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1820) - The Adina blog started in 2012 shortly after we took ownership and wanted a simple way to log our travels/experiences as we slowly sail our way around the globe. Since then, we’ve been very honoured to win the odd award and be published. Saying that, we will remain loyal to how we set out, telling - [Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=12) - Adina is a Hylas 46 – a fourteen metre blue water cruiser designed to sail around the world. And she’s our home! Adina has a large cabin (bedroom) located at the stern (back of the boat) with an on-suite shower that delivers a good burst of hot water when needed and electric fresh water flushing heads - [Adina](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=12) - Adina is a Hylas 46 – a fourteen metre blue water cruiser designed to sail around the world. And she’s our home! Adina has a large cabin (bedroom) located at the stern (back of the boat) with an on-suite shower that delivers a good burst of hot water when needed and electric fresh water flushing heads - [RTW Route](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=198) - Adina carried a state of the art YB Tracker which showed our progress as we went along, updating every one to four hours: Where we went April 2013 Falmouth Crossed English Channel and Bay of Biscay to Baiona, Spain (4 days) Portuguese Atlantic coast including Porto, Lisbon May 2013 South Portugal including Lagos, Albufeira, - [Checking out of PNG at Vanimo](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=2267) - Vanimo is a small town on mainland Papua New Guinea. Adina was there on 31st August 2015 to obtain our visas for Indonesia and to check-out from Papua New Guinea. The town has had security issues in the past so you need to take care both on land and on board. We arrived early and - [Clearing in to Indonesia at Jayapura](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=2265) - Adina checked in to Indonesia at Jayapura on 1st September 2015. Jayapura is a busy city with many restaurants, ATMs and shops; for us it was a useful stop after time spent travelling through remote islands in Papua New Guinea. Anchoring Having completed departure formalities in Vanimo, PNG, we left at sunset and arrived into - [Trading in the South Pacific](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=2244) - We found trading a great way to engage with the local people living on many of the islands we stopped at in the South Pacific. In the more remote islands trading with yachts has become a way for these people to source supplies they need but can't access. It is also a way for yachts - [Galapagos clearance procedures](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1069) - (Published in May 2014) Following our recent trip to the Galapagos Islands we thought we’d share some information on arriving in San Cristobal, especially in light of the new hull inspection implemented by the Galapagos National Park Officials. Key points You will need an agent to enter the Galapagos and obtain a permit, be it - [Giving aid in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1614) - This brief is aimed at sailing friends/cruisers who are planning to come to Vanuatu and want to bring aid post Cyclone Pam. It is our personal view of what to expect/how to help etc., based on our experiences to date. Parts of it may also prove useful to other cruisers wanting to help in the - [Using a stern anchor](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1239) - We all talk about using a stern (or so called kedge) anchor but all too often few of us have actually deployed one and truth be told even those of us who have tend to avoid doing it unless we absolutely have to. Stern anchors are a popular option in situations such as where a - [Getting GRIB files onto an iPad](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1086) - Do you get frustrated with the saildocs GRIB files and wish you could use them on your iPad with better graphics, resolution and routing software? Here’s how we do it: Open Airmail and request a sailsdoc GRIB file. Save the file, which should end with a .gpx, to a folder where you can easily access - [Advice on sailing in Algeria](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1174) - Algeria is slowly but surely opening its doors to tourists and this includes granting tourist visas to sailors. The days of armed escorts are a thing of the past and Algerians like to think what they call the dark days are behind them. However caution must be exercised, isolated incidents still occur and the latest - [Advice on sailing in the unspoilt islands of Ha'apai, Tonga](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1580) - Adina spent two weeks sailing through the beautiful islands of Ha’apai, Tonga in September 2014. Most sailors seem happy to spend their time in the northern islands of Vava’u and then head off to Fiji – little do they know they are missing out on some real gems just 55 nautical miles south! We visited - [Transiting the Panama Canal without an agent](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1168) - (Published in March 2014) Whilst many sailors choose to use an agent to arrange their Panama Canal transit, we opted to do it ourselves and found the whole experience very straight-forward and hassle-free. The Panama Canal Authority employ people who are not only polite, helpful and efficient, but also speak excellent English. Adina undertook her - [Tom and Susie](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=196) - How do we write about ourselves? What should we say? It’s just not English nature to do this! Let’s give it a go… Susie Plume and Tom Partridge met back in 2007 when Tom was organising a racing boat for our old sailing club in that year’s Hamble Winter Series. That soon extended to more - [Thanks](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=346) - There are so many people who have helped us in so many ways to fulfill our dream and we cannot express our thanks enough. To list everybody would take pages but you know who you are. THANK YOU! For fellow sailors, we all sadly know how hard it is in the marine industry to find - [Contact Us](https://yachtadina.co.uk/?page_id=1501) - We love to hear from people who read our blog! Please do leave us comments – we read them all. 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