tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.comments2024-03-26T22:52:17.265+00:00Bonita: Travels of a Victorian YachtBonita: Travels of a Victorian Yachthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224559685764121457noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-34970209049291881582024-03-26T22:52:17.265+00:002024-03-26T22:52:17.265+00:00I didnt know that. Maybe she might have gone for a...I didnt know that. Maybe she might have gone for a days sailing with him on Bonita!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10312266164661268570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-71854951750069872182024-03-26T17:02:29.760+00:002024-03-26T17:02:29.760+00:00Are you aware he was an Uncle of Beatrix Potter!Are you aware he was an Uncle of Beatrix Potter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-3090750391118934152024-02-20T22:30:42.228+00:002024-02-20T22:30:42.228+00:00...then we were all taken on a Heineken Brewery to......then we were all taken on a Heineken Brewery tour with free beer at the end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-40121318909860087452024-02-20T22:27:27.665+00:002024-02-20T22:27:27.665+00:00As a crew member on the Inaugural OGA Heineken rac...As a crew member on the Inaugural OGA Heineken race, my overwhelming memory of the daily delivery of free (Heineken) beer to every boat, every day. Excellent for dehydrated race crew....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-24783894051551603952024-01-31T10:31:39.793+00:002024-01-31T10:31:39.793+00:00Wow what an amazing blog. I'm so happy to find...<br />Wow what an amazing blog. I'm so happy to find your blog. I will definitely check your other post as well.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.copycatupholstery.com/" rel="nofollow">Boat seat covers in USA</a>Copycat Upholstery Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812665541918874730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-79840131034811034802024-01-05T15:54:56.582+00:002024-01-05T15:54:56.582+00:00What an incredible journey! Your second circumnavi...What an incredible journey! Your second circumnavigation of the UK aboard Bonita, the OGA60 Jubilee party, and the East Coast summer cruise sound like a fantastic adventure filled with camaraderie and unforgettable moments. Despite the challenges and wear and tear, the joy of sailing with Old Gaffers, exploring remarkable places, and the anticipation of future plans make it a truly enriching DAY BOAT HIRE NORFOLK BROADShttps://norfolkfishingblog.co.uk/2023/01/24/day-boat-hire-norfolk-broads/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-63473186121487031082023-09-21T18:45:46.771+01:002023-09-21T18:45:46.771+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator....https://www.blogger.com/profile/12772945889278230995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-41560273385939182192023-08-09T23:03:41.420+01:002023-08-09T23:03:41.420+01:00Bravo Bonita! and Mike too. Well done. Bravo Bonita! and Mike too. Well done. Jerry McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741482737088172473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-71031368162819538032023-08-08T16:00:44.643+01:002023-08-08T16:00:44.643+01:00I shall be free to crew all legs for 70th circumna...I shall be free to crew all legs for 70th circumnavigation😊. But free-est for West Coast of Scotland...of course 🤷♂️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-65229698888299583102023-08-07T11:39:35.512+01:002023-08-07T11:39:35.512+01:00No pictures Mikey 😮😭No pictures Mikey 😮😭Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-48189853630697440172023-07-16T00:03:21.729+01:002023-07-16T00:03:21.729+01:00Thanks for an interesting and educational post, Mi...Thanks for an interesting and educational post, Mike. We look forward to seeing more dolphins rather than delphiniums once you're at sea 🤗Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-44349665844414220562023-07-14T22:13:46.070+01:002023-07-14T22:13:46.070+01:00I believe this is Windbreker's excellent websi...I believe this is Windbreker's excellent website...<br />https://www.windbrekersailing.nl/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-20674940307317907292023-07-09T06:32:43.092+01:002023-07-09T06:32:43.092+01:00Thanks Trev. The collapse of the beautiful bridge ...Thanks Trev. The collapse of the beautiful bridge into the silvery Tay also prompted the well known poem by local poet William McGonagall. He is remembered as one of the worst poets in the English language and actually made a living out of it. He has an interesting Wikipaedia page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-78214728660950766902023-07-08T12:00:20.062+01:002023-07-08T12:00:20.062+01:00A similar engineering on disaster on railway bridg...A similar engineering on disaster on railway bridge between Québec and Ontario ~100 years ago supplied sufficient wrought iron for every Certified Engineer in Canada to wear an 'Iron Ring' to remind them of the effect of poor engineering design... More detail here: http://www2.ensc.sfu.ca/undergrad/euss/enscquire/Vol10No2/page9_1.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-68395474795120844272023-06-25T22:55:26.908+01:002023-06-25T22:55:26.908+01:00Sorry to be anal, but they are actually CANOES Mik...Sorry to be anal, but they are actually CANOES Mike! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-90391975781345822872023-06-25T12:23:42.426+01:002023-06-25T12:23:42.426+01:00https://www.rideau-info.com/canal/tales/bye-by.htm...https://www.rideau-info.com/canal/tales/bye-by.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-40224762560618202012023-06-25T12:22:52.407+01:002023-06-25T12:22:52.407+01:00If you happen to be stuck on a mooring waiting for...If you happen to be stuck on a mooring waiting for a bridge to open, take some time to read this story about John By & the Rideau Canal. Like my dad & Allen Beckett, he was a very practical Sapper...but with an unqie and highly independent remit! Check this out: https://www.rideau-info.com/canal/tales/bye-by.html. More at https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/about-hso/our-history/tag/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-76769653847193376472023-06-24T13:19:01.314+01:002023-06-24T13:19:01.314+01:00Hello Bonita crew and accompanying yachts ! How un...Hello Bonita crew and accompanying yachts ! How unfortunate to have to pause your circumnavigation - but how scenic a place to wait - in sight of Ben Nevis and other neighbouring peaks and with the canal & river paths to explore. Hope the grog stocks are sufficient for a double ration at least ! Fingers crossed for the bridge opening on Monday - sounds like there is plenty of crew muscle to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-88285181961225587472023-06-22T19:20:40.598+01:002023-06-22T19:20:40.598+01:00Hop the bridge is sorted soon otherwise it's o...Hop the bridge is sorted soon otherwise it's over the top or back south down the west coast. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-30068417605841131822023-06-14T10:05:18.493+01:002023-06-14T10:05:18.493+01:00Lovely part of Scotland and great weather to boot....Lovely part of Scotland and great weather to boot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-60362574446145835252023-06-04T02:19:00.124+01:002023-06-04T02:19:00.124+01:00It's good to see you underway again. Here'...It's good to see you underway again. Here's hoping for southerly winds. Jerry McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741482737088172473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-34314483247886589422023-05-11T19:11:47.773+01:002023-05-11T19:11:47.773+01:00Blimey Mike. Written up calmly, but a lot of decis...Blimey Mike. Written up calmly, but a lot of decision making there. Good job. Pity about that old crutch though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-32915687670381747632023-05-06T15:46:09.705+01:002023-05-06T15:46:09.705+01:00Looks very organised, Mike, and you have fine weat...Looks very organised, Mike, and you have fine weather! David and Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701104325820650965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-20511809866876307322023-05-04T09:50:47.087+01:002023-05-04T09:50:47.087+01:00Cowes looks like the perfect destination! Luv Sian...Cowes looks like the perfect destination! Luv SianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882195927335370818.post-1695778792683547792023-05-02T17:38:46.419+01:002023-05-02T17:38:46.419+01:00Thanks Eric, much appreciated
MikeThanks Eric, much appreciated<br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com