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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Blogtober 21 - Christmas shopping

Christmas is coming. It may be another odd year and celebrations may look slightly different (again!) but it is definitely time for many people to start thinking about it and planning. Presents is a topic that comes up frequently in sailing forums. Space is limited on a boat and things have to earn their keep. It's lovely to have nice things around but they have to be worth the space they take up in practicality and/or sentimental value. Whether you are on land or sea there are many charities waiting to solve all your present buying problems with gift sets, quirky items and Christmas cards. If you find your favourite charities on-line, the chances are they will have a shop tab on their webpage and would appreciate your custom.

 

flatlay of charity Christmas gift books and cards
Charity gift books and cards

For anyone looking for more specific ideas for their boat teens, here are some suggestions it may be worth considering.

Crabbing stuff

Warhammer - skill and gaming in one

Dice

Playing cards

Speakers/mp3 player - music and podcasts

Headphones

Kindle - as many books as you want without the weight

T-shirts 

Maritime handheld compass

Binoculars

Knife (especially Opinel)

Tablet - useful for games, keeping in touch with friends and learning

Sketch books/pencils/pens

Warm hat/sun hat

Lifejacket

Paddleboard

Kayak

Buoyancy aid

Dry bag - come in lots of different sizes from big enough for a wallet to big enough for an expedition

Wet shoes/beach shoes

Wet gloves - for racing, wild swimming in colder places or coasteering

Sextant

Camera 

Coffee maker 

Mug

Identification books - shipping, atlas, wildlife, sealife, fossils, plants, geology etc. 

 

Four plastic painted sci-fi fantasy models on wooden background
Warhammer 40K miniatures

Hope this list has given you some ideas. If you are interested in book recommendations, search book reviews (search is top right in green) for teen ideas and practical ones amongst other blogs about books. Happy shopping.


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