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Miss Tippy Kids last voyage India to Oman.
2011/09/15 – 20:46 | 4 Comments
Miss Tippy Kids last voyage India to Oman.

The yacht stops sailing on arrival in Oman

Parrot Fish in Oman
2011/03/31 – 01:51 | 6 Comments
Parrot Fish in Oman

The ones that didn’t get away……Nigel!

R.I.P. Phyllis and Bob
2011/02/25 – 12:37 | 14 Comments
R.I.P. Phyllis and Bob

Crew of yacht QUEST our friends Phyllis and Bob died along with Skipper Scott Adam and wife Jean. 2/02/2011.

Mumbai and the gateway to India.
2011/02/23 – 03:53 | No Comment
Mumbai and the gateway to India.

Mumbai formerly Bombay the richest city in India lies on the west coast of India, with a deep natural harbour it was a perfect anchorage for Miss Tippy.

……..and a wonderful colourful city for the crew …

Cochin Harbour, India. Jan.2011
2011/02/01 – 17:53 | 4 Comments
Cochin Harbour, India. Jan.2011

Once in harbour the boat jobs come first, and sailors help out with essential repairs to Miss Tippy in India.

Sailing to INDIA!
2011/02/01 – 15:45 | 11 Comments
Sailing to INDIA!

Just as we left harbour in Sri Lanka, Brian unfurled the foresail to find the foil snapped…. a bit of a blow as the wind was perfect for a feisty sail over to Cochin. An Indian …

Adams Peak Pilgrimage, Sri Lanka.
2011/01/26 – 09:08 | 9 Comments
Adams Peak Pilgrimage, Sri Lanka.

During our whirlwind tour of Sri Lanka we climb SRI PADA, also known as ADAMS PEAK for a holy pilgrimage to the top of a mountain.

We’re in Sri Lanka! 14 Jan 2011
2011/01/14 – 14:20 | 5 Comments
We’re in Sri Lanka! 14 Jan 2011

Hi everyone the Tippys are in Sri Lanka!! Happy birthday Dad and Granda, story to follow hopefully tomorrow.

Miss Tippy Sailing in Thailand.
2010/12/24 – 03:48 | 6 Comments
Miss Tippy Sailing in Thailand.

We loved sailing around Thailand’s islands despite frequent rain squalls!

Cruising Thailand. Dec. 2010.
2010/12/15 – 19:59 | 6 Comments
Cruising Thailand. Dec. 2010.

We are in Thailand!

We sailed from Malaysia to Thailand along with Jackamy and Blue Magic.
Annie…..quiet for a change!!

I can see Amy sunbathing……. or rather getting a soaking on the starboard side of Jackamy!

Thai fishing boats …