Delivering SV Rocinante to Hampton Nov. 12th 2023 CJ & I, and 8 of our fam & crewmates sail and motor Roci from Yankee Point Marina, on the Corrotoman River, off the Rappahannock River to Old Point Comfort Marina in Hampton VA Copyright JD Blackwell 2024

0

0

0

274

We arrived at the island of Chios and, as is typical during this time of year, we were the only boat at the quay. We did notice some kind of rack sticking out over the water when we tied our put up at the quay. It turned out that we had docked right in front of the only restaurant that was open, and their specialty was “sun-dried octopus,” which was lying there drying in the sun. Even though the weather was sunny, we still needed some extra electricity—for example, to run a load of laundry. During the low season, electricity is often turned off for sailors, and that was the case here as well. We asked the restaurant owner if we could roll out our 50-meter power cable to the restaurant to get electricity for two days. Of course, we were willing to pay for it. But Greeks are often so hospitable and friendly—it wasn’t necessary. It was around lunchtime, so we showed our gratitude by having lunch and drinks there. A win-win situation! I filmed the restaurant and how our electricity cable was set up—funny to see, also the octopus and the tree in the restaurant!

0

0

0

1

Bad day to be tasty toast.

0

0

0

3,073

Family sold everything and moved on a sail boat with young kids #yachtinglifestyle #yachtlife #boatinglife #yachting #backcoveyachts #yachtphotography

0

0

0

655

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this clip from our RYA Competent Crew course, you can see how we unfurl the headsail. The headsail is the forward most sail, also called a genoa. In harbour, when not being used it is rolled up like a giant sausage around the ‘forestay’ which is a wire that helps to hold the mast up. Unfurling the headsail is where you unroll and open it up so you can use it to sail with. As part of the Competent Crew Course you will learn how to unfurl and furl the sail. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. See more practical RYA sailing courses ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-practical-courses Our official RYA Sailing Courses let you learn and sail around the Solent to a different marina, harbour, or anchorage each night whilst sleeping onboard in cabins. From our Southampton HQ, we run the full range of RYA courses in and around the south coast. Sailing holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays Our sailing holidays offer the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts Sailing holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays Our sailing holidays offer the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

0

0

0

67