What's going on with the boat?

After ten years living on Tarquilla we have moved to land. I'm often asked if we love the house or miss the boat and the real answer is - both. We still have Tarquilla and we are open to all options at the moment as far as her future is concerned. We will carry on working on her, it would be great to be able to sail her again. The Scilly Isles, Portishead marina, Bristol harbour and Falmouth are all places we have talked about as well as many others further afield. But, on the other hand, if a family was looking for a boat, ready to do the preparation she needs and wanted to take her on then we would sell her. She is not ready to sail off into the sunset but has a lot of life left in her. If you or someone you know would be interested then please contact us. She is 3 ply cold moulded, 42 foot long, one off design built in the 1960's. She has 2 double cabins and 2 single berths, a good size saloon, a decent size galley, head and a covered cockpit. She has two engines and a full suit of sails. We have lots more photos and can provide more details or answer questions. In the meantime, this blog has come to a natural pause for now as we take on new adventures.
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Thanksgiving

Plymouth, Devon is steeped in history and many events which have shaped the world have their roots in this oceanic city.
 
In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers left from Sutton Harbour aboard Mayflower bound for America. It hadn’t been planned that way. They had originally left Holland in two boats but when Speedwell started sinking they had to be diverted and an inspection found her unfit to go on. Such is the nature of boats, especially wooden ones. So it was just a twist of fate that made Plymouth the final departure point for the group to head for the New World.
 
After a rough journey across the notorious Atlantic they arrived in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts.
 
The Mayflower steps are a very popular tourist stop in the old Barbican area of Plymouth and many plaques around the spot describe and commemorate the departure. On the wall of a nearby shop is a sign listing the names of all the passengers and crew of Mayflower.
 
Plymouth Sound

 
This year a Thanksgiving service is being held by the Mayflower steps and plans are underway to mark the 200th anniversary in 6 years time with some sort of joint commemoration between the two Plymouths.
 
Happy Thanksgiving America and to all Americans, wherever you are.
 
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