S/V Blown Away

Living aboard my 1970’s steel ketch and sailing wherever the wind takes me.

26/08/2026

And just like that the sunrise was a distant memory and the hum of diesel generators my dawn chorus.

26/07/2026

There is something immensely satisfying about large glazed teak butterfly hatches - right up to the point it rains !
And five months of non stop sun have dried and shrunken those lovingly varnished frames opening the joints and allowing rain to drip through to the interior.
I give in - I’m making a cover for them !

16/07/2026

Solo night ex - worst fear - falling asleep !
Radar proximity alarm is on - AIS alerts are on - coffee is on

DECK TENT - DOG RAMP #decktent #yacht #sailing #bimini

12/07/2026

Is your dog “worth it” ? These inflatable ramps could not only be a good way to exercise your dog at anchor but if they fell in an easy way for them to get out again.

DECK TENT - DOG RAMP #decktent #yacht #sailing #bimini Isn't Ed the dog just the cutest little model !!