Vathi, Meganisi — When a Quiet Quay Fills Up in 30 Minutes
A quiet Greek harbour, our yacht Ruffles Spray, and a peaceful morning in Vathi, Meganisi, until the flotillas arrived and the quay filled in just 30 minutes.
How a £14.59 Timer Solved Our Narrowboat Heating Problem – Part 2
A £14.59 programmable timer solved our narrowboat heating problem, giving us longer heating cycles and hot water without spending £520 on a new calorifier.
How a £520 Narrowboat Hot Water Upgrade Turned Into a £14.59 Timer – Part 1
One of the things about owning an older narrowboat is that a simple problem can very quickly turn into an expensive solution. Rasmunda was built in 1998, and although we’ve upgraded quite a few things since buying her, some of the original equipment is still doing perfectly well. One of those is the calorifier, basically […]
If you’ve ever thought… “There must be more to life than this”.
It started with a question. “If money and responsibilities weren’t an issue… what would you really do?” At 36, I realised something uncomfortable. Waiting until retirement to start living felt like the wrong answer. At the time, my life looked perfectly sensible. I worked as a Quality Engineer, and my wife Ann was a school […]
How to Escape the Rat Race – The Real Story of Building a Yacht and Sailing Away
Most articles about how to escape the rat race talk about investments, passive income, or early retirement. But when I was 36 years old, I realised something uncomfortable: waiting until retirement to start living felt like the wrong answer. So instead of planning to escape later, my wife Ann and I made a decision that […]
Wallas 88DU Diesel Hob and Wallas 86D Diesel Oven: Safer and Better Than a Gas Cooker on a Narrowboat?
Living or leisure use of a narrowboat presents unique challenges and opportunities, particularly when it comes to cooking. Traditional gas cookers have long been the standard, but diesel-powered alternatives like the Wallas 88DU Diesel Hob and the Wallas 86D Diesel Oven offer a safer, more efficient, and more convenient option. Here’s why boats with Wallas […]