The Witch in winter and how to grow your cleats.
Category: Story
Dolly, Angela and Stefan
Another weekend, another sail. This time Angela and Stefan came to visit, together with their new adorable little puppy Dolly of just 12 weeks old. The forecast said there were going to be strong winds and rain on Sunday so we decided to stay nearby and not adventure and go very far, which was good Read More
David and Laura
There’s nothing like an afternoon on the water with a bit of wind to keep the Witch happy. Last saturday saw Laura and David on board, two dear friends from London who had never sailed before and were eager to try. Being too scared to manage it all single handed, I asked for Alex’s invaluable Read More
Mid-River-Sunbathing
Someone’s having a good time 🐯
Launch Day
So after 3 months ashore launch day has finally come, the Witch is now back on the water and here’s a picture of her taken earlier today. She’s on a swing mooring in the Tamar for now which makes it all more fun as we need to use the dinghy to go ashore, there’s plenty Read More
Making Speed Happen
Ordered from the factory in Denmark a few weeks back and installed by David, this new Flexofold folding propeller is not only beautiful but also allows the Witch to make 6.5 knots over water, a significant improvement over its predecessor which could only do 4 knots.
Krümel the Cat Sailor
Although not a big fan of sailing itself as she gets sea-sick, Krümel absolutely loves being on the boat while ashore.
Anti-Fouling
Half-done, hard work.
Anodes, Old and New
Such is the power of corrosion…