This is the tale of a crazed ocean sailor, his wife, their two young children and their 65 year old yacht as they race across the Atlantic Ocean to cruise the Caribbean, Bahamas and Eastern Seaboard of the USA before returning home across The Pond.
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Thursday, 27 June 2013
Tonight or tomorrow?
AIS website shows Croix des Gardes' last positoin before they drifted beyond the range of the base stations at 1951 BST.
This puts them with about 30nm to go but only doing 4.5kts. It's going to be a late night for the team.
They're back right now on AIS with only ten miles ot run to Plymouth. Should be in 1am. Hope James decides to drop the hook rather than try to moor up at this hour.
AIS puts CdG in Plymouth!!! Home is the sailor, home from sea: Her far-borne canvas furled The ship pours shining on the quay The plunder of the world.
we saw them come through the bridge and the Narrows and found them on the pontoon in Mayflower Marina : bearded men and lively children ! Champaign and cupcakes, Welcome back !
Hurrahhhh ...... welcome home from all of us in Conington. The WSC beckons - hope we see you soon. Would love to see a group pic if you get a moment!!! Gill xx
This puts them with about 30nm to go but only doing 4.5kts. It's going to be a late night for the team.
They're back right now on AIS with only ten miles ot run to Plymouth. Should be in 1am. Hope James decides to drop the hook rather than try to moor up at this hour.
ReplyDeleteCroix des Gardes' now back in range 23:07 27/6 - 7kts aprox 10Nm Rame Head. Bang goes my chance of winning the sweep!
ReplyDeletePete
I can almost see them from my rooftop !! this is so exciting !
ReplyDeleteAIS puts CdG in Plymouth!!!
ReplyDeleteHome is the sailor, home from sea:
Her far-borne canvas furled
The ship pours shining on the quay
The plunder of the world.
Welcome home
we saw them come through the bridge and the Narrows and found them on the pontoon in Mayflower Marina : bearded men and lively children ! Champaign and cupcakes, Welcome back !
ReplyDeleteWelcome home everyone! Well done all and proud of you dad. Enjoy some well earned rest! See you soon.
ReplyDeleteStephen
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Hurrahhhh ...... welcome home from all of us in Conington. The WSC beckons - hope we see you soon. Would love to see a group pic if you get a moment!!!
ReplyDeleteGill
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a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye - well done everyone - love Bette x x x
ReplyDeleteHome at last.
ReplyDeleteIt's a relief to have you all home. I bet it's been a wonderful adventure.
Patrick