It was a humbling but uplifting day when we went into one of the San Blas island villages and met local Kuna Indians.

Follow the shocking story when our 20ft long spinnaker pole fell from the mast knocking the skipper unconscious. Sheila and the children took it in their stride, contacting the US Coast Guard and sailing Miss Tippy for 8 hours to a safe harbour in Puerto Rico where Brian could be taken to hospital for treatment of his head injuries!

This part shows our cruising around the beautiful islands of St Marten, Anguilla, and around the British Virgin Islands (including Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Tortola). A lovely break before continuing our voyage with a 1,000 mile passage to the San Blas islands in Panama.

After 3 years of planning we were actually on the start line with a beautiful blue sky and 17 boats on the horizon,white sails flying, awaiting the explosion from the cannon across the straits of …

Our first cruise with the Rally took us to Smir in Morocco. Besides invigorating sailing we had great fun visiting the ancient town of Tetuan and local souks before returning home.

After about 2,000 miles we finished our voyage in Gibraltar. Even a near collision with a ferry off Tarifa didn’t dampen our enthusiasm as we reached the final stage of our first leg!

We had fog, dolphins and trouble steering through lobster pots at night during this leg of our journey!

Join us as we try the cruising chute for the first time (and got in a tangle!) and sailed to the atmospheric city of Porto where we enjoyed Freddie’s birthday>

Join us as we try the cruising chute for the first time (and got in a tangle!) and sailed to the atmospheric city of Porto where we enjoyed Freddie’s birthday>

Join us for our trip around the rias in North West Spain as we voyage from La Coruna, past Finnisterre and on to Baiona.