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16th October 2012 Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, USA A motor boat and a lake is a good start…. The eldest first! Abigail at the helm Son in law John … Continue Reading →

7th October And joined by John and Liz Mills and master shipwright James Palmer who was very interested in the ship. We did not even make Felixstowe dock as the … Continue Reading →

Part of the difficulty of dealing with ‘Undina’s’ leaking during the Burnham Lifeboat incident (see previous post) was the cabin sole.  It was so tight that getting it up in … Continue Reading →

Undina and the Burnham Lifeboat 18th September 2012 I had been ‘Undina’s’ skipper for about seven weeks when this event took place.  I had been all over the boat pretty … Continue Reading →

10th September Strong S Westerly winds and returning to The Orwell from Orford I am joined by James R and The Doc.  It was going to be a lively trip.. … Continue Reading →

9th September We are off to anchor for a few hours at Abrahams Bosom Sally driving ‘Undina’ ‘Tuesday’ and The Doc.  The entrance to The Butley River to the right.. … Continue Reading →

7th September A lot of berths on ‘Undina’ and all in need of washing.. 8th September I am joined by Bill and Cath for sail in light S Easterly’s from … Continue Reading →

26th August 2012 Brightlingsea to The Orwell Crew were great friend and veteran East Coast Sailor James Anderson, his son Finbar Anderson, daughter Maddie Anderson and Harry Willett. Harry and … Continue Reading →

23rd August I was leaving the river with ‘Undina’ and the Doc and ‘Tuesday’ was our pilot over the bar at half water.. ‘Tuesday of Ore’ 24th August ‘Undina’ rafted … Continue Reading →

17th-19th August 17th August With not much wind forecast for the following day I left Brightlingsea Creek and anchored for the night in the river. 18th August Very little wind … Continue Reading →