Davaar Island Lighthouse - Photo by author There are so many things one can feel in this life. The roller coaster of emotion whips us...

Boat maintenance in action - Photo by author We are nearing a life of freedom once more and so the time has come to start to prepare...

View Clyde Marina - photo by author Whilst here in Clyde Marina I have taken many a walk along the beautiful beaches of Saltcoats and...

The world of Tanya and Gary has slowed down somewhat! A few months ago we were doing what we set out to do and now we are once more tied...

Kames - Photo by author Well the title says it all but let me start with some nicer times in Kames. Kames is a delightful anchorage and...

Sandpiper in Portavadie - Photo by author We left Ardrishaig on 28th of September and headed for a little TLC at the very posh marina of...

Crinan Canal Basin - Picture by Author We left Oban on the 23rd of September and headed for the Crinan Canal. Sadly the winds were super...

Puilladobhrain Anchorage - Picture by author A symbol of hope, security and stability. The anchor was born with the original purpose of...

Solar Panel and Arch before the platform and step were fitted - Picture by author We are amazed at how effective and efficient our solar...

Craighouse Bay Picture by Author We left Gigha on Monday 15th September for Craighouse on Jura, the most amazing place for spotting...

Sandpiper in Glenarm - Photo by Author We arrived at Glenarm Harbour at about 6.30pm Sunday 5th September, the entrance was straight...

Moored off Killyleagh Bay - Picture by Author Our best laid plans are scuppered once more! When this dream first began, we were to sail...

I recently spoke about this on my YouTube channel and I felt it was worth a mention in my blog too. This article is about two fears which...

Strangford Lough and its tides was to be our next adventure, an exciting opportunity to explore a sea loch in County Down, Northern...

I can truly find bliss in this seafaring life in the form of companionship of my husband, time to read, reflect and marvel at the colours...

Despite the pandemic we were committed to slipping the lines and embark on our new life of fulltime cruising. We left Whitehaven on 12th...

Another learning opportunity which Gary and I grabbed with both hands in 2019, was to sail to Spain with Brian, a work colleague of...

Easter 2017 and the dream of sailing oceans was becoming our reality but did we have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to make...

Easter 2017 we decided to move full-time aboard Sandpiper our 36ft yacht, simply to ensure Gary and I could live in the same space 24/7....

I would like to capture my sailing adventure from the very start. Today I would define our mission as ‘’To sail as far as we can, for as...