The maiden voyage of Disco Volante: Bristol - Lundy - St Ives

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June 6th 2014

Published: June 6th 2014

This first blog has taken a while to write - Firstly (and blissfully) Lundy didn't have any mobile or internet reception. Secondly we have only just had a moment in St Ives to sit down & relax. Sunday 1st June We left Bristol at 8pm, extremely hungover & very behind schedule. Last minute rush to sort out boat. Mike drops his mobile phone into harbour during clean up op. Lovely send off from all ... Read Full Entry

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Sarah Walker

sarahandmichaelwalker

Our sailing adventure so far... We have been building the 'Disco Volante' since 2005. It started off as the imagination of a Naval Architect, but now it's finished! Photo diary of the build here - Boat photos Sarah has limited sailing experience and is going to learn as she goes - Completed ICC & Day Skipper only. Michael has been sailing since he was young, but hasn't been on a long trip like this before. Though has sailed to France & Ireland from Wales. Has also chartered yachts in Croatia, ... full info

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7th June 2014

The slayer
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Trip to Dale
We lost an anchor and washed up on rocks, sailing with our great captain Michael walker is far from boring!!

18th June 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Hopefully your sea legs will come
Sounds like your body needs time to adjust to the rocking seas. Loved to know about your prior boating experience and how hard it was to build your boat. Sounds like mother nature is challenging you a bit but you'll be stronger for it. Love your crew morale and distance covered notes.

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