Spring Clean at Haslar - 17th/18th February 2018

Finally a break in the long cold winter, so Zena and I headed off to Haslar for a bit of spring cleaning. We scrubbed away the winter green algae and grime, scrubbing off the fur coat below the water line which had grown since December.

Glorious February Day meant we headed to Haslar

Greek Princess looking a bit cleaner

Lovely little break for the weekend

All the green gone

Quick trip across on the ferry

Year End - 21st Dec 2017

Cleaned all the fouling by turning the boat

Another year comes to an end, with Greek Princess tucked up in Haslar Marina for the winter, I managed to clean the fouling around the hull with a brush (as it was bad). Now all clean for a month or two until the annual lift scheduled for March 2018 time.

Back Home - 8th October 2017

After six weeks, the dredging of E pontoon Haslar Marina came to an end, so I headed to East Cowes on the South Island to bring Greek Princess back home. The sea state was perfect for the return crossing of the Solent. One of the few single handed trips I've done.

Already for departure home

Glorious flat day off Cowes as we headed for home

Back on her home mooring (E8) safe and sound at Haslar Marina

Last throw of Summer - 2nd/4th September 2017

With only a few days left of the summer holidays we decided to head to East Cowes where Greek Princess is currently moored for a few days. The weather turned even worse than expected so we battled the elements for a couple of days, also we relocated from M20 to C4 prior to heading home via the car ferry.

Arrived late on Saturday the 2nd to find GP happy where we left her

The crew having fun

Little Zena always smiling

Jude helping to moor GP on C4

The skipper pleased with mooring on C4

Beans trying to tip the skipper in

Double Trouble

Jude not wanting to get wet

Jude enjoying the rain

In the que at the Needles sand shop

Meeting a Darlek in the 60's cafe

Safely tied up on C4 at East Cowes

Bembridge Harbour - 24th/29th August Bank Holiday

We decided to head to Bembridge Harbour for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, with the weather predicted to be hot things were looking good.  The weather didn't disappoint with the temperature in the mid 20's it turned out to be a scorcher. On Bank Holiday Monday we headed to East Cowes where Greek Princess is to be moored for the coming month or so, whilst dredging takes place  at Haslar.

Greek Princess fueled ready to depart from Haslar

Leaving Haslar for a few months

Departing Portsmouth Harbour

All smiles as we leave Portsmouth Harbour

Cheers at The Crab Restaurant Bembridge 

Fabulous sea food lunch

Great sunsets and no boats around us

The rescue of the mobile phone

When we arrived the marina was clear

Stunning weather

The skipper cleaning the hull

Great views on Thursday

Zena enjoying the weather

It doesn't get much better than this

Greek Princess all polished up

Topping up the tan

Great views on P2 when we arrived in East Cowes

Greek Princess on her new temporary home

Bucklers Hard - 11th to 13th August 2017

Jude keeping us smiling

Off for a walk to B

Another stone in the shoes

Its a long way into town

Beans trying to lock Jude out

A view from the coastal path

The boys

Trouble as ever

Good job there's food at the end

Special moment at Bucklers Hard

Off for a drink at Master Builders

First Mate looking stunning

GP roof up

GP with the top down

Cateram 7 Rally at Bucklers Hard

The crew enjoying some refreshment

Great lighting at Bucklers Hard

GP reliable as ever

Beans enjoying the sun

Jude having found some wifi

The Crew ready for home

Jude off Cowes

Nanny & Jude driving home

Zena having a try

We spent the last few days in our one of our favorite place Bucklers Hard Beaulieu, walking into Beaulieu and spending time at The Master Builders bringing a fabulous holiday to a close, and we had glorious weather for the journey home so we dropped the roof.

Happy crew having enjoyed a great holiday