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R2R 004: Maiden Voyage
2009/08/09 – 20:53 | 2 Comments
R2R 004: Maiden Voyage

This video describes our first voyage in Miss Tippy when a bunch of friends joined Brian for a stormy and eventful sail from Ipswich to Brighton in the UK.

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Hiking in Islas Cies
2009/08/08 – 18:43 | 3 Comments
Hiking in Islas Cies

An amazing walk. A fun day out. Some very angry seagulls.

The Voyage Begins!
2009/07/31 – 22:13 | 14 Comments
The Voyage Begins!

July 2009
The last few months leading to departure were frantic to say the least. As well as many activities associated with getting our boat ready and planning the trip, we had the logistics of leaving …

R2R 002: Building Miss Tippy
2009/04/15 – 13:28 | 10 Comments
R2R 002: Building Miss Tippy

We have built a new yacht to take us around the world. This post includes a film about the planning, construction and launch of the boat and includes specifications and a layout plan.

Sunset in the solent
2009/03/23 – 21:16 | One Comment
Sunset in the solent

Sea survival course.
2009/03/20 – 18:27 | 4 Comments
Sea survival course.

This short film shows us on our Sea Survival course. Skills we hope we’ll never need….but you never know!

R2R 001: A Dream Come True
2009/03/05 – 11:40 | 5 Comments
R2R 001: A Dream Come True

Mum and Dad, three children and a teacher are setting off in July 09 to sail around the world. Starting in Gibraltar the family will cross three oceans and three seas and return to Gibraltar in 2011. Join us as we grapple with the dangers and challenges that we face along the way. This film introduces the family and the planned trip.