Its hard to get off the hamster wheel. Using the electric drive/engine, when not needed, wasn’t going to teach us anything. Its a tough learning curve. Carbon free if possible “yes” but a skipper has a responsibility to the crew/wife, RNLI & self. For emergency’s only. I fitted a Hyundai 7kw, air cooled, LPG siteContinue reading “Making our way South.”
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A fantastic encounter with DOLPHINS
We were retuning from Kirkcudbright on the West, Scottish Coast bordering England. We were lucky to get this unexpected display, by a small group of DOLPHINS. They carried on for a while, so we just went round in circles until they stopped. We would love you to like the video and follow us: Click theContinue reading “A fantastic encounter with DOLPHINS”
Whitehaven to Barrow In Furness.
The 2nd stage of our travels. Robinson Cruisers, Carbon Free Sailing with Ocean Strider. 25 July 2021: We left Whitehaven, on a sunny day and managed to sail most of the way to Barrow In Furness, with a following wind. Most of our sailing on this day was running, with our sails gull-winged. Meaning theContinue reading “Whitehaven to Barrow In Furness.”
Setting Off On Board OCEAN STRIDER
The first day of our world cruise. Late start as expected! The first day was always going to be a late start. Still trying to get all the kit on board at 1am in the morning and it was a hot night. Bed looking very inviting, we’d finish in the morning. After waking up, weContinue reading “Setting Off On Board OCEAN STRIDER”
The seed that started the journey.
Sailing the world on board Ocean Strider.
Christmas Day, presents opened. In the workshop all day…
Update: Project Kawasaki H1A, 500 triple: Forks built and filled with oil, new headrace and wheel bearings, front brake shoes re-lined and like new, new front tyre. Nuts and bolts to replace, if I can find them! And that’s just for starters!!!
It’s been a busy week!!
You may or may not like the early triples! I love them and hope you like the images. Happy Christmas to you all.
Kawasaki H1A restoration continued.
Kawasaki H1A Restoration continued. The dreaded Covid 19 is really slowing things down. The parts I sent for various services are taking their time to come back. Some have been 3-4 months late and parts are even worse. Here’s the latest up-date. I’ve been working 7 days a week, so not had loads of timeContinue reading “Kawasaki H1A restoration continued.”
Always good to see an Otter!!
May be lockdown is making things quieter and cleaner. This Otter and more of it’s family, visit our marina all the time. My wife took these images today by our boat. Must be good fishing!!!
Electric cars in the UK
Electric cars in the UK! There’s only so much oil on this planet, the human race made the most of it. It made 1 or 2 people rich. The chances are it wasn’t you but it’s helped pollute the planet for every body and everything. The UK’s doing something about it and I’m proud weContinue reading “Electric cars in the UK”