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St Vaast La Hougue

Posted on August 2, 2016 by juliansmart

First up, it’s pronounced “Sain Va La Oog” – not “Vast”! After two days in Cherbourg provisioning, bilge cleaning, winch overhauling and le plouc’ing – after I got lost finding Le Pantagruel, our favourite restaurant in Cherbourg, it’s off to … Continue reading →

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Internet

Posted on February 6, 2015 by albanesmart

Bonjour les amis. J’imagine que pour vous c’est bientôt le ski. Nous, c’est toujours du soleil et encore du soleil. Je dois dire que vraiment j’adore et je ne m’en lasse pas. C’est agréable d’être en maillot et pieds nus … Continue reading →

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SMS from 881631523759@msg.iridium.com

Posted on December 28, 2014 by juliansmart

I am here Lat+12.603750 Lon-061.448533 Alt +9 m GPS Sats seen: 04 http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=12.603750&lon=-061.448533 Sent from my Iridium handset

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The one that got away!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by juliansmart

As we approached land, it was time for a bit of grooming on board. Skipper’s beard was unsightly and James’ hair needed shearing. As skipper rinsed off under the deck shower a fish decided to take a bite. After yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 15, 2014 by juliansmart

I am here Lat+14.129500 Lon-060.227633 Alt +34 m GPS Sats seen: 05 http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=14.129500&lon=-060.227633 Sent from my Iridium handset

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A fish!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by juliansmart

A fish! Big white hunter land’um big’um fish’um. Fresh protein tonight. An additional special 12th birthday treat for Hugo. Tuna. At last.

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Posted on December 15, 2014 by juliansmart

I am here Lat+14.165416 Lon-059.490633 Alt +1 m GPS Sats seen: 04 http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=14.165416&lon=-059.490633 Sent from my Iridium handset

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Happy birthday!

Posted on December 14, 2014 by juliansmart

# birthdays celebrated on board: 1 Hugo turns 12 today, and we’re celebrating in style. Albane’s had the oven on baking for 2 hours and the Moet is in the ‘fridge. It’s a good thing too since we’ve been becalmed … Continue reading →

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SMS from 881631523759@msg.iridium.com

Posted on December 14, 2014 by juliansmart

I am here Lat+14.290783 Lon-058.063150 Alt -2 m GPS Sats seen: 04 http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=14.290783&lon=-058.063150 Sent from my Iridium handset

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SMS from 881631523759@msg.iridium.com

Posted on December 13, 2014 by juliansmart

I am here Lat+14.394016 Lon-055.791366 Alt +2 m GPS Sats seen: 05 http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=14.394016&lon=-055.791366 Sent from my Iridium handset

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