Category Archives: Haslar Marina, Gosport, UK

Updates from before we set off

On Our Way

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Rhian

Our Biscay crew are Alex and Paul who were up early to fill the water tanks and prepare the boat for leaving her berth. A few early risers saw us off at 0700 this morning as we left Haslar with … Continue reading →

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Party Time!!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Rhian

I managed to get away with just a few tears last night during a 23 hour day which ended at 4am after the party on Haslar Marina Lightship last night. We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary, several people’s birthdays, our retirements … Continue reading →

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Back In The Water

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Rhian

Beyzano is safely back in Haslar following a final week of last minute maintenance. We discovered that there was some corrosion on the SSB dynaplate bolts and it was also coming away from the hull. The generator had been installed … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Lift Out

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Rhian

Many of the tasks on our lists (see Tasks List Page under ARC 2011) involve having Beyzano out of the water, so in preparation for that we need to get some things done during the weekends leading up to April … Continue reading →

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2011 At Last!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Rhian

Finally, we can say, ‘we are going this year’ and having turned that corner in fine style at Landers Steakhouse (at Haslar Marina entrance) by dancing until almost 4am, we are now really excited by the prospect of the preparation … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sailing

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Rhian

After almost 10 hours on the road I made it home from Edinburgh. There was snow over the entire journey until I got to within a few miles of Gosport. Rob had decorated the boat, inside and out and she … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sailing

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Rhian

Snow permitting, I should be travelling to Haslar from Edinburgh on Thursday and after almost 8 weeks berth bound, Beyzano will be sailing again. We have booked a couple of nights in Buckler’s Hard so will be sailing there on … Continue reading →

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New Berth

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Rhian

We have finally moved to a berth which is big enough for the boat! Much less stressful to have 6 feet between us and the next boat, rather than 6 inches. We are also port to which is the side … Continue reading →

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Sleepless Night Ahead

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Rhian

A strong northerly wind is forcing the boat forward in her berth and the mooring lines are squeaking loudly every few seconds. Don’t expect there will be much sleep going on tonight! My friend asked why I hadn’t called to … Continue reading →

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Lightship and Landers

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Rhian

Today – St David’s Day – Solent Caterers have opened their new steakhouse at Landers. We have used the Lightship regularly over the winter and we wish them well with their new venture. They have provided us with a lovely … Continue reading →

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