For the third year in a row (it’s a tradition) Phyllis and I are sharing the story of our year in photographs. And quite a year it has been, with a definite surprise ending…
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Have a Happy…
We hope that you have enjoyed the slideshow and wish you and yours all the very best for the holidays and the new year.
More
- We have published an (ongoing) multi-part account of our cruise of the south coast of Newfoundland.
- And, if you want to know more about my accident, that’s here.
Arctic Voyage Book
We have also published a book of photographs of our 2011 Arctic Voyage. You can find out more about it here.
And if you are a last minute shopper, you can buy gift vouchers for the eBook here.
Trond Hjertø December 22, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Hi Phyllis and John.
I just wanted to say that I loved your pictureshow. Just now saw that you have come out with a book. I will buy it, I’m already looking foreward to read it. I hope your leg is healing nicely, John and I do wish you a very Merry Chrstmas and a Happy New Year with a lot of new opportunities.
Best wishes
Trond Hjertø
Trond Hjertø
Paul Mills December 23, 2012 at 7:04 am
Seasons greetings to you both, and many thanks for all your giving words and beautiful pictures in 2012.
Here’s to more adventures in 2013, with fair winds, welcoming anchorages and people to meet
Paul
Paul December 23, 2012 at 8:39 am
Marry X-mas.
You have seen this?
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/usa/Allures-39.9:–A-true-ocean-cruising-sailing-yacht,-now-in-production/104354
Paul.
John December 23, 2012 at 11:10 am
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the link, but I have to say that I really don’t see that much to like in the Allures. Putting a fiberglass deck on a aluminum hull just makes no sense to me since one of the main benefits of metal construction is that it is much easier to keep the decks water tight since all seams are welded and everything is much stiffer.
Further, putting twin wheels on a boat of this size and shape looks like a nod to fashion to me, rather than having any practical purpose. I also question the claim of “specifications driven by many round-the-world sailors” since the boat does not have a hard dodger or even, as far as I can see, a good set up to install a soft one.
On the bright side, I do like the sound of “The large technical room in which a workbench or a sea bunk can be installed” although I can’t see the work bench being an option.
Finally, I’m going to guess, and it is just that, that the boat will be cost about double the Adventure 40. If I’m right, and it were me, I would try and find another say UD$100,000 and buy a Boreal 44.
Antoni Campins December 23, 2012 at 8:46 am
Hi Phyllis and John,
Best wishes for the coming year, especially for John’s leg. It will probably be stronger than before after all this titanium added. Please keep sailing and posting.
Jon T December 23, 2012 at 10:17 am
Lovely slideshow…
Very Happy Christmas from another big fan of the site!
Best wishes,
Jonny
Pete & Kareen Worrell December 23, 2012 at 10:45 am
Morning John & Phyllis:
First, we have to tell you that Kareen (family doc) was so relieved to see the last slide of John moving around. What a year you have had!
Loved the slides and will enjoy the book at home in New Castle, NH.
John: Would you ever consider doing a week or so of digital photography course for cruisers like us who would like to get better? We can imagine a half dozen students who would gain an awfully lot from your insights and experience. Naturally it would be for-profit, and we would be happy to come to you (NS, Newfoundland, wherever?!).
We wish you all the Joy of the Holidays and send you every good wish.
Pete & Kareen Worrell
S/V PATIENCE
John December 23, 2012 at 11:15 am
Hi Pete and Kareen,
Thanks for the kind words. Funny you should mention the idea of a “digital photography course for cruisers”. We have been tossing around such an idea for some time. Seems like it could be fun: photography, good food, good wine, lots of boat talk. Anyone else interested?
Scott December 24, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Yes! I would love such a course. Let me know where and when, please.
Scott
Pete & Kareen Worrell December 26, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Afternoon and Happy Boxing Day John & Phyllis:
We also have several friends who would be interested in a “Digital Photography Course for Cruisers” and would happily travel to it.
Pete & Kareen
John December 26, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Hi Pete, Kareen and Scott
Phyllis and I just had a long chat about the idea and it does sound like it could be worth doing. We are thinking that we could do something in Lunenburg: UNESCO world heritage site, very picturesque, nice inns to stay in. Leave it with us for a few weeks and maybe we will do a post on the idea with a sign up form to see if enough people are interested.
Pete & Kareen December 28, 2012 at 8:24 am
Morning John:
Lunenburg is perfect; one of our favorite places!
Pete & Kareen
SV PATIENCE
RobertB December 27, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Definitely interested….without hesitation.
Robert
conny harlin December 23, 2012 at 11:12 am
Merry Christmas&Happy New Year to you.
I have always admire your pics. More of that,,!?
I have already bought your e-Book.
Hope John doing progress with his leg so we can walk around in the harbour of Halifax when I see you this coming summer.
Take Care and stay healthy
Scott Kuhner December 23, 2012 at 11:23 am
Wow! such great photographs and thanks for sharing them. It looks like Kitty and I will have to tr and make Nova Scotia this summer…unless we go back to the Azores and Portugal. We will miss you in the Bahamas this year. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Hope your leg heals fast. Our son Spencer had the same break two years ago and is just now about to get the titanium rod removed.
Scott & Kitty
RichC December 23, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Incredibly beautiful photos and a wonderful reminder from our travel there a couple of times. Enjoyed all of them and look forward to many more after your recovery. Thanks for sharing them and your adventures. Merry Christmas and a “healed” and healthy New Year’s wish to you.
Geoff December 23, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Beautiful slideshow! Merry Christmas! Your site is / has been an inspiration for us and very useful source of information. One of these days I hope we’re able to meet up “out there”.
Geoff & Jenni McClure
S/V Zen
Ernie Reuter December 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Hello Phyllis & John …….and Merry Christmas to you. Thanks so much for the captivating slide show. We ran it on manual so as to read every word and take in the full feeling of the images. They are wonderful as usual. Here’s hoping that your recovery is speedy and you’ll be on your way to the next adventure. Iemanja is on the hard here in Vermont for 1 more winter…..projects…projects….but getting closer. Your inspiration continues to guide us along.
From Bette and Ernie
S/V Iemanja
Burlington VT
Bob Tetrault December 23, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Nicely done both of you. Merry Christmas, Brenda and I are in Maine hosting our annual Italian holiday feast. Boat is in the Bahamas as usual where all the kids and Grandkids will visit in February. Very quiet there. Bob and BJ, S/V Sea Return
Scott Kuhner December 23, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Bob, Where will you be in the Bahamas? Kitty and I will probably start out in the Exumas and by mid March be back in the Abacos. Since all of John and Phyllis’s friends are really neat people, we will keep our eyes out for you and hope to meet sometime this winter. Look for us, we have a Valiant 40 named Tamure.
Patrick December 23, 2012 at 8:19 pm
God bless for sharing the beautiful photos and wonderful sights.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Our hope is to do a quarter of the voyages you’ve done.
Best regards,
Patrick & Noelia
Simon Chapman December 24, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Dear Phyllis & John
Thank you for sharing your year’s story, as always an enjoyable and inspirational experience. Have been delighted with your Arctic Voyage eBook, so much so I’m about to resolve a last minute Chrismas Present ‘issue’ by purchasing another copy! Wishing you a peaceful relaxed festive season from Penzance, Cornwall.
Regards, Simon
John December 24, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Twas the night before Christmas and all that could be heard is the clatter of a walker (zimmerframe for you Brits).
Seriously, and all kidding aside, thank you all for the warm Christmas and get-well wishes both as comments to this post and in emails.
Merry Christmas to All
Louise Neufeld December 27, 2012 at 11:59 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the snowy Lake Erie Town of Leamington Ontario! Hey Phyllis! Yes we had a White Christmas! All is well here! All the best to both of you! Enjoy reading your blogs!! Beautiful pictures! Have a Blessed New Year! Love Louise
Kurt L. December 28, 2012 at 5:22 am
Hei Phyllis & John. Shocking to hear about the accident and nice to hear that it seems to go well!! GODT NYTT ÅR
Randi&Kurt i Tromsø
http://www.nordlys.no/bilder/article6411628.ece