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Our plans to  sail to far flung outposts were thwarted by the weather but we still managed to get to Barry, Watchet, Swansea and then back to Barry before heading for Portishead having covered 145nm.  For the full story check out the update in Sailing Trips.

Claire makes good use of calmer seas and a touch of sunshine by whipping the ends on all the fenders!  

The winds died off so we popped into Barry and went ashore to enjoy supper with 'Auntie' Nest and Carys.   A real treat.

Ocean Rainbow set to sea with the sun shining brightly for a 'charity run'.   The Jessie May Trust is the beneficiary of a generous donation from David and Pat Wells who, with their friends Ray and Ruth Wilson, enjoyed a trip to view the world famous "Avonmouth Riviera".  Unfortunately, with winds gusting at 38 knots […]

Ocean Rainbow spent the day precariously balanced on the grid at Pill while James fitted another anode (with a little bit of help from John Champion!!).

It made us proud to be British ...  we had a wonderful day, watched Hand Ball and cheered Croatia and Denmark to victory, sat in the Park and watched the big screen, walked miles and eventually arrived home courtesy of  National Express totally shattered!

Ocean Rainbow had a day off ... her crew went to watch Polo and what an afternoon was had with the 9th/12thL carrying off the biggest silver cup imagineable. Well done Matt Eyre-Brook, Matthew Woodhead, Chris Fisher and Hugh Robinson .... and all the supporting cast who cheered them to victory.

Ocean Rainbow spotted Fantasie in trouble in the Bristol Channel this afternoon.  With winds gusting 30 knots Fantasie was dismasted but her crew managed to rescue the mast, rigging and sails despite the bumpy seas.  OR stood by at the ready but we were not needed nor were the crew of Portishead lifeboat who arrived in time to ensure that […]

Chris Gundry joined us for a sail under the Bridge towards St Pierre for lunch 'on the go' before returning to Portishead for the Grand Opening of London 2012 which we watched on the 'Big Screen' amidst international flags after an International Supper at St Peter's Church!   A great day and a great night.  

It seemed like a good idea before Andrew's birthday party .... not sure how strong everyone was actually feeling on the day.    Well done 'Rams' for representing the girls!