She Floats
After 7 long years in the yard, I finally managed to launch Pleinair back into the environment she was built for. At the end of the season in 2017, I had her lifted out and placed in the yard here…
Tony
Lifejackets: Ensuring Safety on the Waters
Introduction Lifejackets are crucial pieces of equipment that play a vital role in ensuring the safety of individuals on the water. Whether you’re embarking on a boating adventure, participating in water sports, or simply enjoying a leisurely swim, wearing a…
Anchoring for Beginners
All about Anchors – A Beginners Guide to Anchors and Anchoring. If you’re an inexperienced boater, anchoring might seem a little intimidating at first. It can feel strange to drop a line into the water and hope for the best.…
Radar on Small Boats: A Comparison of Advantages and Disadvantages
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Radar on Small Boats: A Comprehensive Review For small privately-owned sailing yachts and motor cruisers, radar technology offers a blend of benefits and challenges. Modern radar systems are designed to enhance safety, navigation, and operational…
Comparing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Radar and AIS on Small Boats
For small privately-owned sailing yachts and motor cruisers, navigating safely is paramount. Among the technological aids available, radar and AIS (Automatic Identification System) stand out as essential tools. While both systems enhance situational awareness, they serve distinct purposes and come…
Roundup of 2024!
By way of an update, here’s a roundup of 2024. It has been a horrible 18 months, during which virtually nothing constructive was achieved other than a couple of coats of paint on the boat’s undersides and the mast being…
The jobs list (updated 27-8-24)
As it’s too hot to do anything that involves me being out in the sun at the moment I’ve decided to re-compile and publish the jobs list of things that need doing onboard Pleinair BEFORE I consider her ready to…
NFYC Spring / Summer Cruise.
Hi All, 2021 has been an interesting year so far, in as much as I’m currently not working full time, or indeed anytime for that matter. I’ve spent the past few months on catching up with some of the jobs…
Up and Under
It's taken me a few visits but over the past few weeks of Pleinair being in the yard, I've been getting mucky underneath, and designing and installing a new solar arch, which is why it's Up and Under.
2018 Pagan delivery trip
Arriving at Fambridge on Friday was always my plan. However, that didn’t happen until after 21:00 hrs BST, as work got in the way. So, basically, I dumped all my stuff on Pleinair (my boat) and joined the crew of…