Valmik's Adventures: Could it get better?

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, April 29, 2016

Could it get better?

Well I do not really have much to say today, Just taken away by all of the beauty this place has. Could not be possible to be feeling more chilled out right now. Just moored up in gorgeous Abingdon and the sun is shining on us. We are about to go to the pub for dinner which is just down stream and in the picture.

Love the upper Thames, and cruising!!! And I loved the rain/hail/sleet we got today.

Enjoy the pictures