Sail Away To The Caribbean
This is a true story. The prompting to put it down in print has come from years of being nagged to do so! Jon and Sue Alsop had a three year old son, Jethro. Home was a 16th century cottage in Shotesham, Norfolk, East Anglia. Due to a dramatic change of circumstances brought about by UK taxation laws, Jon’s one man sail making business suddenly became unviable. Their options were to change careers, Sue to go back to work and Jon become house husband, or to change track completely and have an adventure. They chose the latter.
Sue Alsop, Salcombe Devon 2023.
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7). The New Engine – at last.
Hurricane forecast In early August there was news of a hurricane heading our way. It had been given the name Alan which meant it could be serious. On Saturday the centre was 800 miles east of Barbados. This was Carnival Week and all shops offices and banks would be closed until Thursday. Loud music blared…
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8). Re-wiring Complete
With a few final adjustments from Ashton and Smiley we had a working engine at last. Our maiden voyage was to sail over to St John so that Lee could complete the electrical installation. We had installed two new 190 amp batteries fixed side by side in the cockpit locker. One was just for the…
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9). Shake Down Cruise – literally
We left Red Hook setting off again for Cruz Bay to clear out of the USVI. After the stormy night the wind had settled again into the Easterly Trades. Jon hoisted mizzen first then opened up the roller furled Genoa, whilst I steered and Jethro was secured in his car seat on the taff rail.…
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