While going through some old documents in order to find the correct reduction ratio for the calculations of a new propeller, I came across these pearls which reminded me of how much love and dedication were put into building this wonderful boat and why she’ll be forever remembered as one of Cpt. Tjapko van Bruggen’s Read More
Quick update to post some long due news about the Witch. She was lifted out of the water in April for a much needed maintenance and is currently standing on a cradle in a boatyard in Cornwall while we carry out repair work. A lot of wood sanding, treating, paiting and varnishing has been done Read More
Anthony came down after boxing day and we had a fun day out on the water. This just proves that December sailing is totally a thing.
Sailing to Fowey, 23-24th of July 2016 Another week, another sail. This time we welcomed Steve on board and sailed out to Fowey to rendezvous with Rona, a beautiful Maxi 1100, where we had dinner and a wonderful time with her crew Peter, Damien and David. On Sunday the way back was a bit wetter Read More
And the Witch has just been out sailing on another fantastic day with plenty of sun, breeze, music, yummy food and bubbles in the company of Lorraine, Sarah, Jane and David. Such fun, we’ll just have to keep doing it.
The White Witch had the pleasure of receiving Catarina and Fausto who came for a weekend. Despite the weather then we managed to sail out to near Eddystone lighthouse on a beat, tack to Looe, and back to Plymouth as the tide was by then against us on the way to Fowey and it was Read More
After 4 months of engine repairs the Witch is finally back and ready to sail again. Oil and impeller changed yesterday followed by a successful test drive up the river Tamar. Let the season begin. Engine cooling Video
Saturday the 22nd was Christopher’s Challenge Day, a friendly sailing event organised by the RWYC in which we had to sail up three rivers, the Plym, the Tamar and the Lynher. In total 4 boats took part. The Witch had the privilege of welcoming three wonderful new guests; Gabriella, Sarah and Lorraine joined us in Read More
Witch’s log, August Tuesday the 18th, 2015. After a bit of varnishing we found ourselves ready to go and set off Plymouth towards Salcombe, 20+ miles eastwards. Had a glorious day, with sun, perfect wind and all you could wish for. Intending to return the next day we then found ourselves stranded by not being Read More
Being all set to go, it was then time to give the new Witch a try and see the effect the scrub had had, and what better than a White Sail Challenge. It happened on Wednesday the 13th when, with Alex’s invaluable help, the Witch joined Nouka and Miranda for an hour of fun to, around and back the Read More