Follow our sailing journey aboard our 41-foot Rival 41 sailboat Calidris Alba. From coastal passages around the United Kingdom to crossing the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean, these articles document our offshore adventures, lessons learned at sea, and the realities of cruising life.
From the very start of our life on board, even before we bought Calidris Alba and had the idea that we might move our lives onboard a sailing boat, we had the rough route in our heads. It was our dream to be able to cruise through the Caribbean Islands, enjoying the stunning scenery, incredible […]
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Crossing the Bay of Biscay is high on any sailor’s bucket list. It’s one of the big ones. A notorious reputation for huge seas, strong winds, and forecasts that don’t always tell the whole story, makes this crossing one that many sailors fear. For us, it was the first time we’d be truly detached from
Crossing the Bay of Biscay: Our First Offshore Passage Read More »
Since buying our boat Calidris Alba in May 2025, we’ve sailed over 6000nm in just 9 months. We’ve tackled the infamous Bay of Biscay, dodged Orcas in Spain and Portugal, and crossed the vast Atlantic Ocean. So how on earth did we go from setting foot on a sailing yacht for the first time 3
From the UK to the Caribbean: Our First 6,000 Miles Sailing Calidris Alba Read More »
