WELCOME

Hi. Welcome to the blog pages of Happy Daze.

Ivan and Angela plan to set sail in May, from Scarborough, on the Yorkshire East coast, on a journey around the shores of the UK and Ireland. We will head south, and will travel the right way (clockwise) around the British Isles until we get back to Scarborough, but plan to take our time and enjoy the journey.

We will have our dive kit with us, and intend to jump in and explore the inshore waters at every opportunity. It may be to look at something we know is there (a wreck?), just have a look around to see what we can find, or to get something tasty for supper!

The boat has been extensively re-fitted, and work still goes on to get her ready for the off. Since we brought the boat back from Wells-next-the-Sea she has been known as Wild and Free, but our preparations for the trip will include a re-naming ceremony, and she will be known as Happy Daze.

Please keep in touch to find out how we get on in our preparations and our journey around the coast.

Angela & Ivan

Friday, 11 June 2010

SECOND LEG

Weds 9th June
3.00am rise, anchor up and we are off across the Humber in the fog - scary as all we can hear is a very loud fog horn behind us!. Very shallow acros Haile sands with just seals and balloons to keep us company. No wind so just motoring all the way. Take it in turns to have naps to catch up on lost sleep and as the sun comes out, the fog clears and the sea gets flatter and more oily - a perfect sea for diving, not sailing!! Balloons have found a happy place to be, at sea away from spiky things!. About an hour from Wells the wind picks up, but too late to faff with the sail now. Guided into the channel by the harbour tender and put on the new pontoons in the outer harbour. My mum and dad are here - all the way from Nottingham! We are a bit frazzled, but a quick scrub and a lovely meal and we can relax as we have made our first port of call safely!!
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  1. Anonymous20 June 2010 at 22:58

    Hello Ivan and Angela! Bec Woody and Boys here! Going to keep an eye on how you're getting on! Stay safe xxx

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  2. Happy Days22 June 2010 at 22:08

    Hi there you crazy kids. Glad you found us on the web. Keep watching for the updates as we can keep them coming!! Happy Daze

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