Kelper's Travels Falkland Islanders sailing

Out the Gates!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:25:03 +0000

Having been under starter's orders, while the gates opened, it was a frantic dash to the beach on the Atlantic side.

Gathering in the Lock

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:20:03 +0000

The faster, competitive youngsters were gradually joined by us oldies. I'm in there somewhere with a green noodle.

The Main Stage at Stanfest

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We had all been sat down on the grass - Andrez caught everybody on their feet giving a standing ovation to the performers.

Haul Out

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:15:03 +0000

This is not a commercial yard. It is all marina residents that help Gerry launch and haul boats. A real community event!

Ready and Waiting

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:40:03 +0000

Mast is off, stripped and laying across the top of the boat ready to be hauled. It has to come off because the boat and trailer pass under power lines when moving to the storage yard.

Entering Johnstown Harbour

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:25:04 +0000

Trust me. The shoals and sandbars line the passage in. Our echo sounder has been nominated for a knighthood...

Sunrise at Ross Pond

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This early morning mist burnt off quickly to give us a HOT day.

Crammond Islands

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Leaving in the calm of early morning. This anchorage is typical of the Bras D'or islands. It is more sheltered than it looks, tucked in behind sand spits.

Sunmer Concert on the marina lawn

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:20:03 +0000

We arrived at St Peter's in time for a folk music concert the next day. It was a lovely sunny evening and there were lots of people in the audience You just can't see us because we were further up the hill in the shade!

S'mores!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The little beach just outside Shelter Cove had been set up as a campfire site. An excellent opportunity for s'mores: Hershey's chocolate and toasted marshmallows sandwiched between Graham crackers. Yum.