Summary

Early in 2008 I bought a little, old wooden Folkboat called Valmik. I was going to spend a few months on repairs and begin sailing her around Europe, with Australia being the final destination. As my knowledge of boats improved, so did the thoroughness of the restoration. I decided to become very involved in every aspect of construction, doing almost all of the work myself: making my own sails, doing the fit out and all woodwork, splicing my own rig and wiring in the 12 volt electric circuit. Self-reliance, I suppose, is the goal. Follow the link to my photo albums for a detailed documentation of the work and some videos.

For a long time now, I have been striving to achieve my goals and begin an adventure. I had planned to complete a circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland in the summer of 2015 with my wife. Unfortunately, this will not be possible and I went back to work. Valmik is ready to sail, however, and I am finally in a position to start enjoying her for what she was designed for. Of course there is a never ending list of modifications and enhancements with a small section for repairs. I will be sailing as much as possible and documenting my adventures on this blog.

My plan is to build up to a epic solo sailing Adventure.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Update

Well I will be returning very soon to my boat, having spent about five months in AUS.  I have my UK visa for five years this time so that is a massive relief!!!  I am sooo excited about this stage of the restoration because Valmik is almost finished. I Predict about three months max, of work left before she is ready to go cruising and for me to start "learning the ropes" as I sail Valmik around and about the UK.
Work left to do...
Build a bunk, attach cooker, put a sink in, storage and hanging locker, nav table..
All electrics need doing!! I will start studying my 12volt bible very soon. In between Nav study.
A new rig! I hope to splice my own wire, with a riggers supervision. We shall see
Then the fun part  :-) SAILING :-)
You will have to watch this to find out where...
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