Author Archives: helen

Deck kill! Every morning there’s dead flying fish and squids lying around the deck. At dawn, Steve and sometimes John makes a deck sweep and throws them all back into the sea. This is usually before I wake up but … Continue reading →

Let the boat be still! This continuous rocking and swaying is beginning to get to me. Its fine when I’m up on the helm enjoying the ride and watching the waves, but trying to get anything done inside is almost … Continue reading →

No milestones. No events. No visitors. NO FISH! The only thing John and Steve have caught is a cold. Haven’t been able to read or stay on the computer for very long. The swells and winds have been quite high … Continue reading →

I look like a battered wife. All this rocking and rolling has led to numerous close encounters with tables, cupboards, seats, doors, bars and more. My thighs, hip and upper arms are covered in bruises. It reminds me of when … Continue reading →

Variety is the spice of life. Well there’s not much variety in our daily routine at moment. We do our watch, we sleep, we read, we eat and if we feel like it, we find a little chore to do. … Continue reading →