After much soul searching, we have made the decision to put Saratina up for sale. I was hoping that we would be able to keep her, but it is just not going to be possible. She will be for sale at www.crosshallmarine.com within the next few days.
Last weekend we had a superb couple of days with our friends Geoff and Val Parker on board their 32 ft yacht Araby, cruising up to Woodbridge in Suffolk on the Saturday in near calm, but having a good sail back on Sunday in a force 4.
Only glitch to the weekend was the engine failing to start on our approach back to Shotley, Geoff demonstarting his 30 years experience by sailing into Shotley lock and coming to rest without incident.