'Alexandra Louise' : A sail around the UK

A day after taking early retirement, from my cosy office job in sunny Guildford, I intend to sail my 50yr old sailboat around the UK. As July 14th fast approaches I admit to feeling scared stiff and, at times, wish I'd kept my mouth shut as my son has now told his school mates. In short, I'm obliged to give it a bash. On a more positive note I am excited at the prospect of an adventure before bits start dropping off ( the boat and me) and I finally retire to my sofa, some wine and SKY TV

Friday, 13 September 2013

The finish !

Back. Landed at 4pm. All fine. Blog to follow tomorrow. Really happy. Big sleep first. X

7 comments:

Anonymous said...: Well done Alan enjoy the Champagne ,the sleep and most of all your lovely family. Remember The Book. oh and The Job With Gus.; 13 September 2013 at 14:36
Anonymous said...: No no no what am I going to read now,guess it will have to be a boring book.; 13 September 2013 at 14:56
Anonymous said...: A huge well done massive admiration from all at the office. N.T sends his good luck and hope that you didn't sink! Best wishes k8; 14 September 2013 at 14:54
Anonymous said...: Alan,
Congratulations on making it all the way round! Has kept us well entertained here and can really relate to the scared and wet bit, which is how we felt when coming back on our last trip with Alexandra Louise. Sounds an amazing trip and its great to see the old girl back from another adventure. Andrew and Vicky; 14 September 2013 at 23:47
Phil said...: Hi Alan well done mate, was a great read & filled in the boring moments of the day nicely, cant wait for your next adventure now!!; 16 September 2013 at 10:41
Unknown said...: Hello,
Is she a sparkman and stephens yacht?; 4 August 2016 at 05:10
Unknown said...: Hello,
My parents sailed around the world on Alexandra Louise 25 years ago!
My mum has been looking for her for a few years.; 7 August 2016 at 04:56