You cannot sail through life until you untie yourself from the jetty! (M.Ward). Corycia is a Halcyon 27 designed by Alan Buchanan and built in 1971. Having completed my 3,000 mile slow boat to Palma in my little battleship, I am preparing for an even greater adventure. Stay tuned...
Interesting that the underwater hull looks almost exactly the same as that of a Rustler 31. Yet it's a completely different designer, SailboatData (I made their iOS app) shows. Nice boat!
Thank you for your comment. It was my fault,, I should have looked at the small print. My sail was destroyed in a storm. I thought a sail would be covered for such an occurence, but no!. I received this email: . With regards to the damaged Genoa, we regret to advise you that the policy has the following exclusion: Section 1 5 You are also not covered for loss of or damage to: 5.1 the Vessel’s sails as a result of them being split by the wind or blown away whilst in use Unfortunately, it would appear that the loss of the sail is not covered.
I find it very interesting that numerous presumably disconnected manufacturers and designers have honed down their small-but-seaworthy boats such that they appear to be very similar. e.g. your halcyon, triton 28, alberg 30, scandinavian folkboat, et cetera.
Wow, you didn't need that so close to your destination! I can't imagine how glad you must have been to finally get in! Great to hear you never gave up despite the major sleep deprivation- brilliant, and glad it all worked out in the end. Thank you so much again for sharing your experience so hpnestly! Great stuff and please do keep posting 😊
Yes, fair wind. You've done so well. We raced up and down in a big sea,for ages on Corycia outside Workinton,waiting for the tide, to get over the bar. But the engine was working then. Heck,thank goodness you are safe. Thinking about you. Phew.
Thank you Maggie. orycia is a pocket battleship and has saved me a number of times now. She will gdt some loving care and have another adventure! I hope you are well? I hear summer will come to Wales soon!
Could you maybe sail somewhere else where you could get your genoa repaired in the hope that it'd allow you to sail upwind more effectively back to your intended destination?
These blogs are really interesting to watch daily, you're really showing what it looks like to just go for an adventure on a modest yacht. Weathering storms, keeping the boat together, overcoming things with a positive attitude - really well done mate. I would love to see you with a dedicated camera/mic setup, as im sure the sight of that island and weather would look spectacular.
Thank you. Yes, I am going to get a video camera when i can get some cash together. I am using an Amazon fire tablet, which is not very user friendly! Also I fi d it difficult to capture the rough weather and real height of waves, sometimes they are amazing!
@@s.v.corycia5643 Can't wait for that. a cheap camcorder with stabilisation can be had used for 30 odd quid. They're excellent for budget sailing videography.
I am sailing near the east coast of Mallorca. Anchoring is not allowed in many places because of the endangered sea grass! Also without my engine working it is difficult to get to the few areas where I can anchor!
In one of the storms, water came inboard and short circited the electrics. I have managed to start the SAAB by hand before, but not quick enough in an emergency. Here it is: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eyzqoQ7ljHU.htmlsi=YuKtf84s_lyaaCKi
I've watched many of your videos and a couple of times you've reminded me that during tough times heaving to and waiting it out or taking a break is a very viable option!
So true! I used to want to get somewhere fast, but realised that during high winds you just exhaust yourself. Also if you heave to in the right direction the wind will push you to your destination while you rest!
I went to an Indian grocery here in Aus. He has packets of Flavoured rice super cheap. Bought 40. But he also has loads of other stuff. Possibly worthwhile checking one out near you, or a middle eastern shop. Our grocery stores have very little good quality food these days and as you know....fresh has to be eaten straight away.
Yes, there is an Indian shop, not so far away. I love spicy food! Problem with rice is the length of time to cook, unless I use a pressure cooker. I also have Cous Cous and quick coom pasta...
I've just looked at the video tour of your boat and I understand it might be a bit of a squeeze alright, OK I'll have to leave the dog!! Thanks for the reply and I hope the storm has settled, look forward to being interested in boats again and will keep an eye out for you around Waterford. God bless
Hi Simon, Thank you for watching. All of these videos that I am posting lately are from what happened over the last three weeks. It has been a bit of a roller coaster ride!
