Tag: mistakes

The one where I try to fix stuff and make a hash of it

by Matt | Jun 7, 2017 | Maintenance | 4

I’m not sure what it is this week but everything I’ve touched has just gone to crap...

The one where Matthew nearly loses a finger/anchor/shoe

by Matt | Aug 24, 2015 | Sailing | 2

So I started my two week holiday – I was hanging out with emma the day before and was gettin’ a bit nervous about going solo, so she said she’d come for the first day or so. Thanks Emma! Left under bright blue...

To Vancouver and back

by Matt | Jul 27, 2015 | Sailing | 0

First off, sorry if this is rambly. I am writing this Sunday evening after returning (even though it posts the next day) So on Thursday morning, I picked up Emma and we set off on the way to Vancouver. The first day was pretty...

Top 5 mistakes thus far

by Matt | Nov 20, 2014 | Maintenance | 1

Well, this is a learning experience. Here are my top 5 mistakes so far 1) Not replacing the suspiciously loose plastic paddle wheel when I was hauled out the first time This started leaking as soon as I went back in the water,...