tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36931439952580305612024-03-05T12:24:48.421-08:00Jellyfish AdventuresJellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-15359617186327540982011-02-01T11:20:00.000-08:002011-02-01T11:20:24.758-08:00Since we've been back...I thought I'd post another blog just to update you on some of the news since we arrived back in Tollesbury. In the months between then and now, we have both got used to showering more frequently, using a toilet with a flush, and sleeping in a bed that doesn't move. We have also both got 'proper' jobs, and are still talking to each other!<br />
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However, our Fellowship Afloat journey hasn't ended. On the 19th of March, a whole group of FACT related people are going to be re-creating our Jelly Fish journey, by covering the same miles as we did (1540), but we are doing it in just ONE DAY!!<br />
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The aim this time is to raise £2000 for a new engine for one of the boats. If 40 people can raise £50 each we cover can raise that much. So if you want to find out more, or even help us reach our latest target, go to <a href="http://www.justgiving.com/jellyfishadventuresinaday" id="cphMain_cphJGSiteContent__accountContent__yourPageHeader__pageUrl">http://www.justgiving.com/jellyfishadventuresinaday</a>!<br />
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Thanks for all your support on our journey, and do keep in touch!Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-25746159376099070652010-10-01T02:52:00.001-07:002010-10-01T02:52:47.559-07:00Returning home pictures<p>It has taken a while, but we have finally collected some pictures of our return:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztEulvxpLLOoAfdvcCbt3v04XzKFVIRe9TutENZXa-rVByV5X98iIljrw_nEoZRuApShGZ86dHh1EtPOT39ALjHxHlAQjFAMd5vishuKSv8YEJmDh_0PE4dM2X1NiQqG-dpBPJKb4fbc/s1600-h/STP64167%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="STP64167" border="0" alt="STP64167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSz9L17-6sNzDuXZKP2cE2vNC-UN9GObxKpC1_wKPmTsO_398Qrdq_dctQ6fJs3VIMp8H6JBiD6Pr40_n95ItYrGgv6lyvxqu12iDwnXhTY6Qh9c8MGCajlIMniq7katCKUtwVfcQEAg/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YX5ABlwRIMo/TKWvaLC4nNI/AAAAAAAAAMM/j2Kl_6fHmDU/s1600-h/STP64177%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="STP64177" border="0" alt="STP64177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tiEn6lC2O8qFn_pk-GUA1ooxr6FqUkgyiaVaICZwPtxeQ-XvqCIvS-y24NI8NGhb0n1SHS0dZf86YG3Duol2NH0XT2bP9dlzOVrH759N9UWlgUwn1BXOaxiRYUHq92BmLnvBo9c4e-Q/?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduNaAUJ20zHnHPMMexXWGFIVsaTJ0fhXv5HOcnxWLb_6Oz1KHU1nTxWYJqFZQBEROg0VIbRUntvSkVikBlzDHKzi2OSExBsoET4el7oQyg8Dgcsff8EJ0u1btSJUSDcD6QRT73414VkQ/s1600-h/STP64171%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="STP64171" border="0" alt="STP64171" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YX5ABlwRIMo/TKWvbseZA4I/AAAAAAAAAMY/AKhKNDqIjas/STP64171_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a> </p> <p>Many thanks to all those who came to see us home.</p> Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-31452231175183584062010-09-03T13:02:00.000-07:002010-09-03T13:02:07.915-07:00Since our returnBoth Mary and I have been busy since we returned to dry land, just over two weeks ago. Both of us have moved house and moved on to new and very different challenges, but JellyFish Adventures isn't over just yet!<br />
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We made it onto the front page of at least one newspaper, and are making our last appearance on BBC Radio Essex at about 8am tomorrow morning- this time not via a mobile phone in the middle of the Irish Sea, but actually in the studio. I think we would both agree that it is going to be the most nerve-wracking challenge yet!<br />
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Also, we are still collecting money, and now have almost reached the £7000 mark- so thank you to all who have donated! The money is already going to help people come and experience the community and adventure of Fellowship Afloat.<br />
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Finally, we both want to say thank you to two companies who both helped us out amazingly. Firstly, Premium Liferafts, who lent us that big yellow blob strapped to the foredeck, free of charge- fortunately we didn't need to use it! Secondly, Honda, who lent us, again free of charge, an engine, which helped us out through think and thin. Without either of these items, the trip wouldn't have been possible!<br />
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Finally, and sorry for the long blog, we want to apologise for the lack of pictures of our return. We will try to get some up as soon as possible, but we have had a few issues getting the photos and a computer with internet in the same place at the same time! So bear with us, and keep an eye out on here.<br />
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Becky and MaryJellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-50064509019778068392010-08-19T09:11:00.000-07:002010-08-19T10:35:05.244-07:00Home!Having spent a night on the moorings just outside Woodrolfe Creek, it was to our great pleasure that we motored the short way into the pontoons at Tollesbury this morning, to exactly the same spot we left nearly 68 days ago! It was a great sunny morning, and to be greeted by such a great bunch of people was amazing- thank you to all who were able to make it! For those of you who couldn't (for very understandable reasons- such as we met you in Scotland, or you have since sailed onwards) we are hoping to upload a video at some point, to give you the 'real-life' experience.<br />
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We are working out our latest total, but so far we have raised about £7000 for FACT's bursary fund. We aimed to rase £10,000 so although we are close, there is still a little way to go.<br />
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Thank you to all who have commented/ emailed/ phoned/ had us for a cuppa, it has been amazing the support we have had throughout the whole trip, and at times has really been key in keeping us going onwards through the waves.<br />
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As I am sure you will understand, after spending almost 10 weeks on board, it is a little hard to 'let-go' and so we are both off sailing again this weekend! But after that, keep an eye-out on here for more pictures and a still growing total.<br />
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(Home at last Lat: 51.7604 Long: 0.8547)Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-713315410803928132010-08-18T14:00:00.001-07:002010-08-18T14:00:06.486-07:00Tollesbury Just outside Tollesbury. Planning to arrive at fact at 9 am. All welcome.<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-52743833904106779632010-08-16T05:34:00.001-07:002010-08-16T16:06:45.133-07:00Stuck in RamsgateThere has been a gale blowing over the east coast, which has meant we have have been stuck in Ramsgate, just one day’s sail away from Tollesbury! However, do not despair on our behalf, as usual we have managed to arrive at our destination’s busiest time of the year, Ramsgate Week. <br />
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There are dozens of yachts about, all preparing for racing (which was cancelled today). We have had plenty of people to talk to and drink tea with, including friends through Good News and even meeting the new gap year people on Morning Star!Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-39407604484573251322010-08-15T07:49:00.001-07:002010-08-16T16:09:42.084-07:00Worsening WeatherHaving made it into Ramsgate late last night with an increasing wind and sea state, we moored in the ‘Strictly over 12 metres only’ section – there was a 6 metre gap available (our instructions had been moor next to a similar sized boat!). On seeing the size of our boat our berthing instructions were quickly revised and we are currently tucked in a ‘sheltered’ corner of the marina, however the swell entering the marina has caused us to feel the second most sea sick of our entire trip!<br />
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A walk to the northern breakwater this morning confirmed our decision not to cross the Thames today, and probably not tomorrow day time either.<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjanfTQD2NtwgkvptB4v_pc6PUgOroDdtvJpx40Bc8S1j4LiRMHLU_j9BjhqZ1Gdymz0U8ZsUpbbyemRWjj74f1bLhJPnnktWcAy4QUwlTqJ5HlzGcuKtdLo5HoETdAi2CPqjCudXYdpsY/s1600-h/15-08-2010%20Ramsgate%20waves%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="15-08-2010 Ramsgate waves" border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixB7p-BavS7WdWGRM3XXkcICIwuxquY7D78zKSurSu2-DOMwznw8eM3lw9JM9DnqczWbiwHW65orN6EzQtzWQ7XjjMtCK2LY2qkpSp3IAFeOnGcZxFZAGg_D7YEoEsnEZGt3mwIPbEAFs/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="15-08-2010 Ramsgate waves" width="244" /></a></div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-81870906752374092802010-08-14T11:00:00.001-07:002010-08-14T11:00:05.056-07:00Heading north We have past Dover and are now heading north. Lat: 51.2082 Long: 1.4365<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-86133028725304845822010-08-14T05:00:00.001-07:002010-08-14T05:00:04.439-07:00Tea We are just off Dungeness and only have 36 teabags left! Lat: 50.8504 Long: 0.7295<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-78376631148524070442010-08-13T11:03:00.000-07:002010-08-13T11:03:52.439-07:00A day offIt has been good to spend today catching up with normal life. This morning was a rare time to sleep until we woke up naturally, with no alarm going off while it is still dark outside! We then visited Eastbourne town and both got our haircut- a great treat. We also got to sit on the beach and watch the Red Arrows display team as the AirBourne show is on this weekend.<br />
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Tomorrow we expect to continue our journey along the south coast. Keep looking on here for information on our imminent return to Tollesbury!Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-90119771631042898362010-08-12T12:00:00.001-07:002010-08-12T15:17:53.853-07:00EastbourneThis morning was spent sailing here. Since, we have met some old friends, Watched the Red Arrows, and have been eating dinner watching a seagull trying to Swallow a very large eel, which was very entertaining!<br />
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<div style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; margin: 5px 0px -10px; width: 100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-12594562049877207982010-08-11T08:24:00.000-07:002010-08-12T15:10:26.782-07:00Picture updateWe are sorry that we have not put any photos up here for a while. Here are a few to keep you going, and I'm sure more will follow.<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW55yxdeqAwsZo369ULp22SSi44McdLTcKZP1dKU8XyatDrHvI4fxOZGzMQB8CaJBB1fv-xqKW0Pl4VszheNZRT1bOu82hmPauG9gVOAK2Zcp6bzkLd198BPlmzatFHzlGuNvschdBq0/s1600/01-08-2010+Leaving+St+Ives+3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW55yxdeqAwsZo369ULp22SSi44McdLTcKZP1dKU8XyatDrHvI4fxOZGzMQB8CaJBB1fv-xqKW0Pl4VszheNZRT1bOu82hmPauG9gVOAK2Zcp6bzkLd198BPlmzatFHzlGuNvschdBq0/s320/01-08-2010+Leaving+St+Ives+3.jpg" /></a></div>This was the view entering into St Ives. Just after this was taken, we saw a seal (not unusual), but he was so close and the water so clear (meaning we could see his whole body swimming) that we were quite amazed!<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTYcT7ylhhV1rqBieqqRI8iApJASeg5I9TaZmMvLm5eeop_K7RVgixxOd04-t0jAqSQMpIB8EhV3trbTCqCjSvP4U3PH14i31Bz9v04xQFxiDDrIYHpR6rm499ubZRZeIaVI72njyEi0/s1600/02-08-2010+Buffs+5.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTYcT7ylhhV1rqBieqqRI8iApJASeg5I9TaZmMvLm5eeop_K7RVgixxOd04-t0jAqSQMpIB8EhV3trbTCqCjSvP4U3PH14i31Bz9v04xQFxiDDrIYHpR6rm499ubZRZeIaVI72njyEi0/s320/02-08-2010+Buffs+5.jpg" /></a></div>Sailing around Land's End, having left at 3am. The sea was so calm, that we occupied ourselves by using our 'buffs' in as many ways as we could think of. This was the 'desert storm' look. Keep an eye open for the 'granny style' in other photos!<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjuejCfkvthhWLBep0-Ygnjw_oN4YrTD76KBPWuW5s5dPZcHvvXZqiYqvU1hkxb63MJu7RTAlsylGfSXC-JLGWawajLDDVgoJTyerUVb0BOFHnBB2f1vN5EGjvkDFptfD2aqcPrDE68I/s1600/02-08-2010+Longships.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjuejCfkvthhWLBep0-Ygnjw_oN4YrTD76KBPWuW5s5dPZcHvvXZqiYqvU1hkxb63MJu7RTAlsylGfSXC-JLGWawajLDDVgoJTyerUVb0BOFHnBB2f1vN5EGjvkDFptfD2aqcPrDE68I/s320/02-08-2010+Longships.jpg" /></a></div>The morning sailing around Land's End was very beautiful. The rocks in the background are 'Longships' and because it was so calm, we were able to sail between them and the mainland. As Mary said 'this would have been a great photo if it wasn't for you being in it'- I know what she means!<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YrO4paZeploDWnqnRzS93ith176EprUh2qjmwnTHRRVh1XTegjfn2P4k-A4437KaOk-3kljPpVcba1MW7HhNwogga8YgUMN2970BfeH6jR3TL0-ETblf9MmWQivN4gbD36YFjsut-UU/s1600/05-08-2010+River+Yealm+2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YrO4paZeploDWnqnRzS93ith176EprUh2qjmwnTHRRVh1XTegjfn2P4k-A4437KaOk-3kljPpVcba1MW7HhNwogga8YgUMN2970BfeH6jR3TL0-ETblf9MmWQivN4gbD36YFjsut-UU/s320/05-08-2010+River+Yealm+2.jpg" /></a></div>We stopped for the night on the River Yealm, which, despite having a fairly tricky entrance, turned out to be a hidden beauty- definitely worth a visit either by boat or land.<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqfekMsca375aqKS_mp7bjDCa4iFVTVU6JzJBXX53uBpjVx9YpJUBiwn7rqpHRAM9V5uL_t0599NltZoc3caHeZjvOkDh5VvU7lf1ItGQLpikUMlKiq82du-0R9zX3ITwSHMkKaoY9_s/s1600/08-08-2010+Roast+Dinner+Weymouth.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqfekMsca375aqKS_mp7bjDCa4iFVTVU6JzJBXX53uBpjVx9YpJUBiwn7rqpHRAM9V5uL_t0599NltZoc3caHeZjvOkDh5VvU7lf1ItGQLpikUMlKiq82du-0R9zX3ITwSHMkKaoY9_s/s320/08-08-2010+Roast+Dinner+Weymouth.jpg" /></a></div>Unfortunately, this is another photo of Becky- this time enjoying a roast dinner, expertly prepared on our two hobs! Roast chicken, potatoes, parsnips, stuffing and gravy- a veritable feast.<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxATjyKuLJM-YG4o-Q7wJ-OCooJ1I_YtuEvO4v5v2Zq23zSdOPxsHDkZUE1JTDIdQs5wqk3zmlh8FPERpMGWgTJlsGR7xsvxVMnBvonJluZqaY3sAEtSKezD99vszysucfm-KNePltes/s1600/09-08-2010+Mackeral+3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxATjyKuLJM-YG4o-Q7wJ-OCooJ1I_YtuEvO4v5v2Zq23zSdOPxsHDkZUE1JTDIdQs5wqk3zmlh8FPERpMGWgTJlsGR7xsvxVMnBvonJluZqaY3sAEtSKezD99vszysucfm-KNePltes/s320/09-08-2010+Mackeral+3.jpg" /></a></div>In keeping with the food theme (and to balance out the bad photos), here is Mary preparing one of the 6 mackerel we caught just east of Portland Bill. We have now enjoyed 'self-caught' fish fried for breakfast, and in a pasta bake.<br />
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<div style="width: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QonIQB9olEo2VcvDTnHAlJzzvEe_uUIN7CJ19_KuA4LQcTOvfNoK3QRjF70ZoGoZL3pWWB0E9wvenjUgJ9qq3WFo5pL7RkHhi34VHc40jvYTGCLIOXfqkqgp8PK5sdncJH8P5SkkbTg/s1600/11-08-2010+Portsmouth+sunrise+3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QonIQB9olEo2VcvDTnHAlJzzvEe_uUIN7CJ19_KuA4LQcTOvfNoK3QRjF70ZoGoZL3pWWB0E9wvenjUgJ9qq3WFo5pL7RkHhi34VHc40jvYTGCLIOXfqkqgp8PK5sdncJH8P5SkkbTg/s320/11-08-2010+Portsmouth+sunrise+3.jpg" /></a></div>Finally, this was the view as we left Portsmouth at 5am. The sunrise was spectacular, but as usual; 'red sky at night, sailors delight; red sky in the morning, sailors warning'. It took a long time for the sun to break through the clouds!Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-28907925392872687622010-08-11T07:30:00.000-07:002010-08-11T07:30:38.552-07:00BrightonSo, we have made it out of the Solent, and are now at Brighton. The sun is shining (as we hoped it would be when we got to the south coast) and the sea breeze has kicked in (mostly after we arrived, but never mind!). At the moment our last three weeks of dirty washing are in the machine, and our possessions are strewn across the boat, airing.<br />
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With only a few more stops to go, it is not long until we return to Tollesbury and all the home comforts we have been missing- a sofa, a toaster, and running water just to mention three! However, we can't take our foot off the proverbial peddle just yet as these last few legs are just as important as the first were. Fundraising is going well (we have reached 62%), and we are hoping for a late surge in donations, as all those who had suspicions that we wouldn't make it are proved to be wrong!<br />
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Finally, we are in another paper! Check out the <a href="http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/news/8322914.Student_takes_to_the_seas_for_round_Britain_voyage/">Sutton Guardian</a> to read the latest article. Also, try listening to BBC Radio Essex at 7:50am on Sunday (if you get up that early!) to hear our latest interview, and keep an eye out for upcoming articles in any local Essex papers.Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-41165080227987868932010-08-10T23:00:00.001-07:002010-08-10T23:00:06.089-07:00Sunrise Just leaving Portsmouth and watching an amazing sunrise- pictures to follow. Lat: 50.7632 Long: -1.0828<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-38560747181066862852010-08-10T05:00:00.001-07:002010-08-10T05:00:05.026-07:00The Solent We have avoided becoming a Red Funnel Ferry sandwich, and are sailing towards Portsmouth. Lat: 50.7862 Long: -1.2766<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-40264351286638923822010-08-10T00:05:00.001-07:002010-08-10T15:45:43.457-07:00Yarmouth- IoWWe have made it to the middle of the south coast, and are spending a night on the Isle of White (having just missed Cowes Week, which was last week). We hope to be back in Tollesbury midway through next week, so a couple of days ahead of schedule- however the whole plan could change with the weather!<br />
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As I write this now, we are eating mackerel that we caught this morning! Today has been good. It started with full main and genoa and 4 knots against the tide- almost unheard of for our little Jelly Fish. Then, later, as we got near to the Island, we had to pass through what Mary and I call ‘a crazy tidal bit’; meaning there were strong tides which cause waves that appear to spike up. In this section we also got our new top speed- 10.8 knots over ground!<br />
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Now, it is bed time,ready for another busy day tomorrow- crossing the Solent!Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-53641749327902230712010-08-09T03:00:00.001-07:002010-08-09T03:00:03.711-07:00Fish 6 fish in 60 minutes. Fried mackeral for breakfast, fish pie for dinner. All thanks to 'Drekly' and their amazing mackeral catching fishing line! Lat: 50.5907 Long: -2.2966<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-37696247307466163662010-08-08T12:00:00.001-07:002010-08-08T12:00:05.474-07:00Dinner Just cooking roast chicken with potatoes, parsnips, stuffing and gravy on Jelly Fish.<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-34679696443685953132010-08-07T12:00:00.001-07:002010-08-07T12:00:04.769-07:00Weymouth Have just arrived after 18 hours sailing. Exhausted and planning to take tomorrow off.<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-41772418257684750332010-08-07T08:00:00.001-07:002010-08-07T08:00:05.865-07:00Portland Bill Have just made it around Portland Bill. Annoyed that some other yachts managed to bypass us so quickly. Must have local knowledge. Sailing Lat: 50.4899 Long: -2.3601<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-64392201986398512372010-08-06T13:00:00.001-07:002010-08-06T13:00:04.724-07:00Day off We have spent a rather wet day in and around Dartmouth getting ready for an early start!<br /><div style="font-size:11px;color:#666;margin: 5px 0px -10px 0px; width:100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-16479759184365980772010-08-05T10:00:00.001-07:002010-08-06T09:25:10.861-07:00Another portWe are enjoying fantastic sailing along the south coast and have now reached Dartmouth. We are now moored for the night surrounded by friendly people.<br />
(Lat: 50.3493 Long: -3.5771)<br />
<div style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; margin: 5px 0px -10px; width: 100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-46165002261261038582010-08-05T04:00:00.001-07:002010-08-06T09:25:30.160-07:00River YealmWe had a pleasant evening in the river Yealm. Now making our way past start point.<br />
(Lat: 50.2417 Long: -3.9277)<br />
<div style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; margin: 5px 0px -10px; width: 100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-23952143856226811622010-08-04T03:00:00.001-07:002010-08-06T09:25:46.303-07:00DownwindWe are finally sailing downwind once more. Nice seeing other boats about too.<br />
(Lat: 50.1618 Long: -4.8727)<br />
<div style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; margin: 5px 0px -10px; width: 100%;">Sent via mobile phone.</div>Jellyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799187097565827519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3693143995258030561.post-26441157033001574372010-08-03T06:00:00.001-07:002010-08-06T09:26:25.649-07:00Most SoutherlyWe have just sailed round the Lizard- our most southerly point- escorted by a fleet of 21 Dutch yachts.<br />
(Lat: 49.9243 Long: -5.2259)<br />
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