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.
Blogtober 13 - There's something fishy about Plymouth
A handful of fishy facts
- Plymouths fishing industry supports over 2000 jobs and by value is the second largest fish market in the UK.
- A large variety of fish are landed here and there are also many charter fishing boats offering day trips and experiences.
- The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the largest aquarium in the UK.
- Plymouth University has a Marine Institute and works closely with the Marine Biological Association and Plymouth Marine Laboratory and has an international reputation for pioneering marine research.
- There are several award winning fish and chip shops in Plymouth.
- Plymouth Sound has been declared Britains first National Marine Park.
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