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Our time in Dartmouth, UK starting July 7, 2016

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July 10th 2016
Published: July 28th 2016
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Our sail from Guernsey to Dartmouth, UK was a pleasant one and actually took less time than we had projected due to our help from the current. We set sail from Guernsey at 8:15AM and docked in Dartmouth by 8 PM. We try to plan a passage so we can get into a new port during daylight – it is always great when the tides give us an extra boost. Our only real “close encounter” on our trip over... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Learning What a Devon Cream Tea IsLearning What a Devon Cream Tea Is
Learning What a Devon Cream Tea Is
and the 2 varieties of it
If You Didn't Guess the Dolphin Is a Local PubIf You Didn't Guess the Dolphin Is a Local Pub
If You Didn't Guess the Dolphin Is a Local Pub
A Beautiful Full Moon Night on the River DartA Beautiful Full Moon Night on the River Dart
A Beautiful Full Moon Night on the River Dart
The Top Deck of the Buses Are Great The Top Deck of the Buses Are Great
The Top Deck of the Buses Are Great
to see over the hedgerows here
The Devon Countryside As Seen from Our First Bus RideThe Devon Countryside As Seen from Our First Bus Ride
The Devon Countryside As Seen from Our First Bus Ride
The Oldest Building in Town from 1380The Oldest Building in Town from 1380
The Oldest Building in Town from 1380
is The Cherub Inn - a pub
Mild Enough for Banana PlantsMild Enough for Banana Plants
Mild Enough for Banana Plants
and fuchsia seem to grow like weeds
A Few of the Buildings in DartmouthA Few of the Buildings in Dartmouth
A Few of the Buildings in Dartmouth
with a view of the river
Crabs Are In Season Here With Boatloads Crabs Are In Season Here With Boatloads
Crabs Are In Season Here With Boatloads
coming in daily
Tourists Try Their Hand at Crabbing on the QuayTourists Try Their Hand at Crabbing on the Quay
Tourists Try Their Hand at Crabbing on the Quay
but these get thrown back in for another day!
View from our Boat Shows the Tidal ChangeView from our Boat Shows the Tidal Change
View from our Boat Shows the Tidal Change
it goes from 12-18 feet on the River Dart
The Steam Engine Train is a Big Attraction HereThe Steam Engine Train is a Big Attraction Here
The Steam Engine Train is a Big Attraction Here
A Few Renovated Buildings in DartmouthA Few Renovated Buildings in Dartmouth
A Few Renovated Buildings in Dartmouth
and one of the streets with plenty of galleries
The Kingswear Castle - Built in 1924The Kingswear Castle - Built in 1924
The Kingswear Castle - Built in 1924
and still going strong with its paddlewheels working
Yes, Phone Booths Still Exist and they Work!Yes, Phone Booths Still Exist and they Work!
Yes, Phone Booths Still Exist and they Work!
A Very Clever Sink, Soap Dispenser & Hand DrierA Very Clever Sink, Soap Dispenser & Hand Drier
A Very Clever Sink, Soap Dispenser & Hand Drier
found in most of the public toilets here
Rowing Teams Are Active on the River DartRowing Teams Are Active on the River Dart
Rowing Teams Are Active on the River Dart
Paddle Boarders Ply the River Dart As WellPaddle Boarders Ply the River Dart As Well
Paddle Boarders Ply the River Dart As Well
this one with his dog!
There Are Jellyfish in the River DartThere Are Jellyfish in the River Dart
There Are Jellyfish in the River Dart
The Military Presence is Seen DailyThe Military Presence is Seen Daily
The Military Presence is Seen Daily
with trainees from the Naval College here
Our Coastal Walk in KingswearOur Coastal Walk in Kingswear
Our Coastal Walk in Kingswear
ended early due to the tide coming in



28th July 2016
Captain Bob on Duty

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Evasive action
My heart was pumping reading about the freighter.
29th July 2016
Captain Bob on Duty

s v Tsamaya
Bob & Janice Waller

definitely kept the heart pumping
Hi David - yes, it definitely took a little while for the heart to calm down! Usually they are so good about changing course just a bit so there isn't a problem - sure glad Bob took notice as he said he was sure that we would have had a problem (and another color of paint on our bow - if that was the only thing!)

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