Category Archives: Kilkea II

Bazaar

After a bit of a lie in my first chore was to top up the starboard diesel tank. I emptied three jerry cans in then dinghied off to fill five leaving them on the deck to complete the fill later … Continue reading

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Crew Departure

It turned out Tuesday was to be Paul’s last day aboard. I’d promised him a ride up the mast and as I wanted to inspect my rigging and to untangle our shredded NZ courtesy flag we had an opportunity to … Continue reading

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Feet on the ground

First full day on land after a hefty passage is always a nice experience and Monday was no exception. Shortly after breakfast I dinghied over to the Jacksters who had arrived the evening before to say hello and give them … Continue reading

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All going to plan

As soon as it was light I lowered the dinghy, took off the motor, removed the chain & anchor and raised it back again.  We had a coffee to fully wake us off then it was off to the fuel … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Hello

On Sunday we got to say goodbye to some friends and hello to friends we’ve recently shared last and final farewells. The goodbyes went to Imagine, Passages and Boree who were among a number of boats who made the decision … Continue reading

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