Expedition Log

This may be a solo circumnavigation but I am certainly not doing this on my own. 

When I started this project, I bought Fear for £6000. 

The last job to do before she went back in the water was to apply her vinyl wrap.

After my initial mishap with the engine on my first Fear trip, it was important to do some engine maintenance.

Installing an electronic anchor winch was one of our priorities from a safety perspective. 

The current mainsheet tracks were the original ones from 1975.

One of the main jobs that needed doing was the reinforcement of the engine cover.

The quest for a clean bottom gets me off mine, but now I am paying the price.

The new jib tracks from Allen sailing have been fitted. It feels very exciting! 

Fear has had her mast removed and been lifted out the water. This is the start of her major refit. She will be out the water for a month which is a short period of time to get an awful lot of things done.

When I first started this project, it was a solo mad idea that I didn’t even think was possible.

People often ask me why my boat ended up being named FEAR. The inspiration came from two of my favorite quotes...

What exactly is the challenge i'm taking on?

I have a condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

Today was mast climbing day.

After an abysmal first sail, the one good thing that came out of it was identifying the areas I am struggling with.

Having had a successful sail back to Brighton Marina I was desperate to get back out to sea.

I officially purchased Klaus, now known as Fear this evening.