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Onawind Blue some months ago after Ben fitted her with new sails
Ben Crawshaw has successfully sailed home to Spain from Ibiza via the Columbrete Islands in his 15ft-something 50-50 rowing-sailing boat Onawind Blue.
This meant a second long sea crossing, which in the prevailing conditions meant a lot of rowing. He’s logged only a fairly sketchy account of the trip back on his weblog – there’s much more to come, I gather – but already I think it’s essential reading. See his The Invisible Workshop post.
I shudder to thing what condition he must be in, but he seems to have hugely enjoyed what has been a hugely intense experience – on the way out he broke his rudder, but after fixing it on Ibiza he then cruised to Formentera, which he describes as ‘an idyllic island surrounded by impossibly turquoise waters’.
No doubt it all seemed that much better after making the trip alone in a small boat he has built and learned to cruise alone.
Bloody well done Ben! I’m looking forward to hearing more and seeing the promised photos and film.
For more intheboatshed.net posts relating to Ben and his boat built to my free Light Trow plans, click here and here.
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