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When we left you on Sunday morning, we were motoring off Brighton in the sunshine. In the afternoon we were able to sail at last and made good time towards Portsmouth, shaving at least an hour off our original eta of 7.30. … Continue reading →

Yesterday was very sad as we said goodbye to Tim as it signalled the beginning of the end of Nightfall’s 1st adventure. Tim had been such good fun and a most diligent navigator but he needed to jump ship to … Continue reading →

You might have seen a picture in the gallery of me? I’m a little knitted bear with a green ribbon (Is there any other colour on Nightfall?) and curious smile, thanks to the kind embroidery skills of a friend who … Continue reading →

We were most impressed with the speed and efficiency of the Yanmar dealers in Cuxhaven plus some help from the riggers to mend a broken life-line. After a top-up of diesel and water,we left at 13.00 and through the lifting … Continue reading →

The day started at 7.30 when we got up and cast off from the pile mooring on a crisp,cold morning. Eddie took the helm and waited patiently for his bacon & egg butty. After breakfast, Karen did some washing and … Continue reading →

It is a cold but very sunny morning. The gallery photos have been updated this morning. Karen

It was a beautiful morning at 6.30 when I walked down the quayside to the bakers to fetch fresh croissants and Danish pastries. They were wonderful both at 7 a.m. and then late morning. The Danish pastries were sublime and … Continue reading →

The first 6 days of nightfalls life on the waves have been challenging sailing in difficult conditions, as you may have read in the blog hitherto. the wind has been continually from the west and in the range of 25-35 … Continue reading →

Captain Pugwash answered my prayers at least; no wind and a lovely sunrise at 6 a.m. After a quick wind and route discussion we set off at 7.20 after watching a cat walking on & off the Danish vessel Baunen … Continue reading →

We were up again at 6 with the Captain Pugwash alarm, followed by porridge & off again at 7.30. we had passed the outer mark in the bay by which time we had the main main up & full jib … Continue reading →