Literally Neal’s sandals, lost two weeks ago, were found being used as ‘blocks’ under a trailer wheel!! (If you want to join us and fear for your shoes, don’t worry – this was a one-off). Yelly sailed again, plus our…
Amanda Topson has now agreed to take over the role of TOMs Co-ordinator from Rachel Garnham. This is the position formally handled by Jenny Rawle, and which has been has been handled by Rachel since Jenny went off sailing all…
It’s Dinghy Season Again!! The CBYA dinghy season started successfully on Tuesday, 17 September, with CBYA members sailing on the beautiful El Portet bay, with sunny weather, even if the wind was a bit patchy! Our 420 and Lasers have…
CBYA Regatta 2019!! Twenty-two people, four TOMS, two yachts, nautical fun and tapas with a glass or two. What could possibly go wrong? Well – it was an exciting day, very much enjoyed by all participants!!! We had winds of…
CBYA – Cruiser Day 23rd September Once again, we had the pleasure of being on a CBYA member’s boat, namely Tricky D. On board were James Morris and Kristina, Edward Gibbs and Nicola, Trevor Perry, myself and the skipper, Richard…
CBYA members gathered on the Montañar beach, opposite the Amarre Tapas Restaurant, on Sunday evening, the 8th Sept, for a beach party to celebrate the ‘Mare de Déu de Loreto’ (Virgin de Loreto) fiesta. Click HERE for more details of…
Another great CBYA Cruiser Day Charter was had by all on 26th August, on board ‘Tricky D’. Once again many thanks to our skipper Richard Jones. We had seven CBYA crew members on board, they were: Peter Steenhuis, Chris Michel,…
For those CBYA members who don’t know me, I left the Costa Blanca in January 2015 to follow my dream and sail the world as crew on a variety of boats. Hugh has asked me to share my latest adventure…
After their intrepid cruise around the Atlantic during 2015 – 2017, Helma & Bob Hermans have now started to think about doing a bit of sailing again! They have now completed the mast repair on their yacht S/Y Sunny Spray,…
Our Trip on THE LARGEST FULLY-RIGGED SAILING SHIP IN THE WORLD – Royal Clipper! Imagine this: gentle waves lapping rhythmically against a wind-driven hull, the scent of the salty sea spray on the freshening breeze, taut sails towering majestically overhead,…
