Tag Archives: Boat Lagoon

Thai refit completion!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

The launch of Blue Heeler was uneventful. After parading along the hardstand hoisted in the massive travel lift, Blue Heeler dipped its toes into the water, while the operator gave Wayne time to check all the through hulls for any … Continue reading →

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Thai refit – week 12

The sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour on the hook Vaye con les, no work today, he read it in a book The waterfront is reveling, the season has begun A sailor spends his Christmas in a harbour having … Continue reading →

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Thai refit – week 11

The dreaded island-to-island bus trip for a new visa certainly wasn’t half as bad as bus travel in Nepal. For one thing, there are no 2km drops either side to tragically plunge down to our deaths, and the roads between … Continue reading →

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Thai refit – week 10

Sunday morning radio in Phuket has a selection of old favourite tunes to hum along to. Surprisingly, the cupboard that houses the holding tank in the head has excellent acoustics. Last Sunday Wayne had his head stuck in the aforementioned … Continue reading →

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Thai refit – week 9

This week two of the most beloved men in modern history were praised by their peoples. The passing of Nelson Mandela leaves us his legacy of freedom, compassion and unity that all people and cultures should never forget. In Thailand, … Continue reading →

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