Steve Bradley

Updated on 31/05/202430/05/2024Equipment Maintanance Resources Viking Route

Starlink: 5 Months of Experience

We have been using Starlink for a few months now and thought it was time to share an update as we now head across the Viking Route. So far it’s been excellent but we have a few uncertainties ahead.

Updated on 07/04/202407/04/2024Anchorages Cruising Harbours and Marinas Ireland Log reports Planning Resources

Ireland Winter Sailing – Thoughts and Resources

We had to sail back to Ballycastle to wait for the right weather to go to Scotland and continue North. But we put some of our resources in this post in case other people could find them useful. Ireland is definitely a fantastic place to sail and we

Updated on 15/03/202411/03/2024Harbours and Marinas Ireland

The last stop in Northern Ireland – Derry/Londonderry

Sailing to Derry in Northern Ireland needed some careful planning. Swells and currents made it treacherous, but the Causeway coast’s cliffs were breathtaking. Mooring was a nightmare, akin to a Barentsburg night. Despite closed galleries, Derry’s history, food, and street art made it very memorable.

Updated on 29/02/202429/02/2024Equipment Maintanance

Starlink and updating our onboard systems and network

We have upgraded our communications, tracking, safety and onboard systems with high-speed Internet from Starlink and enhanced tracking and over the horizon AIS from PredictWind’s Data Hub. All seamlessly integrated into our existing Digital Yacht network with automatic failovers, Iridium and more. Read on to learn about why and how we have done this.

Updated on 17/05/202512/02/2024Harbours and Marinas Ireland

Mooring at Titanic Quarter in Belfast

Spending a few days in the lovely Belfast, we have been visiting art galleries and have had some very good food and entertainment, but also visited the Titanic museum, which was a touching experience. Belfast is a great mix of new quarters, traditional bars and lots of street art.