A Coromandel Restoration

  • 21 Feb 2025 10:55
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    Thanks for the nudge Kevin. I've sent off an entry to the Brixham event!

    Nothing like a deadline to work towards eh?

    Cheers

  • 20 Feb 2025 21:13
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    Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Anonymous wrote:

    Cheers Declan

    Still on schedule for a March launch. By April I hope to be out there learning the ropes (literally).

    It’ll take a few seasons to get her and me sorted, but a crossing to explore your beautiful island is on the radar. 

    All the best.

    since you’re in Truro, and if you’re feeling a bit ambitious, there are nunk

    rig gatherings to consider in Brixham in May and St Malo in June

  • 17 Feb 2025 07:55
    Reply # 13463976 on 13457444

    Cheers Declan

    Still on schedule for a March launch. By April I hope to be out there learning the ropes (literally).

    It’ll take a few seasons to get her and me sorted, but a crossing to explore your beautiful island is on the radar. 

    All the best.

  • 16 Feb 2025 17:57
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    Neil,

    Hope all goes well with your final prep and launch. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. 


    I think I remember Missy Moto's unfortunate meeting with a bridge and feeling a bit sorry for the then-owner.


    Declan (Corribee Galway Girl)

  • 08 Feb 2025 10:34
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    Thanks Kevin. I’m so looking forward to finally sailing my own junk-rig. It’s been a long time coming!

  • 05 Feb 2025 12:29
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    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    It’s a lovely blog, Neil, thanks and it led me to your first book, Foolish Voyage, available on Kindle for very little and free if you have the Kindle subscription.  Well worth a read.  I was fascinated by your introduction to the junk rig, and amazed you came back to sailing after your rescue in Biscay.  

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  • 31 Jan 2025 19:50
    Reply # 13457526 on 13457444

    Thanks Graeme. It should be OK now

  • 31 Jan 2025 18:27
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    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I think the letter "g" is missing in the website link, anyway it won't open. Try editing the link, Neil.

  • 31 Jan 2025 17:04
    Message # 13457444

    I'm currently working to get my Newbridge Coromandel 'Sólmara' ready to go sailing again.

    Sólmara was built in 1982

    • Hull number: 8257
    • Sail Number: 17

    Some members might know the boat. She's previously been 'Missy Moto', 'Little Min' and 'Minim'.

    I'm in touch with Kurt who owned her as 'Minim'. If any previous owners are still out there I'd love to learn more about her history.

    You can see how I'm getting on at http://www.sailingsolmara.com


    Last modified: 31 Jan 2025 19:48 | Anonymous member
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