The Voyages of Disco Volante: Mallorca, Ibiza, Granada to Benalmedena April 4th 2015 Just looked at the dates and realised it is a month since my last confession... ...I mean blog. How time flies when you are having fun! Best got on with it as I have a lot to catch you up on!
Sitting on the Deck of Disco Volante writing this blog in blazing sunshine. I am pleased to report that the thermals and waterproofs are back in the cupboard again! It certainly feels like summer now ... read more
Europe » Spain Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more
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