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Category: 2016

—  By Helm and CrewJune 18, 2016

A new look – for a new season

Do I look different? We’ve been using this blog for about two years now and I (Ian) thought it was time for a (northern hemisphere) spring clean. Those of you who look at the blog using a PC/Mac/browser will see a completely new look. I…
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    Ian on Downstream on the Rhône (23/06 – 29/06/25)March 6, 2026

    Oops, just realised you were simply reporting Hennie Ha doesn't have a bow thruster, not that it's broken. We found…

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    Ian on Downstream on the Rhône (23/06 – 29/06/25)March 5, 2026

    Good Timing Val, your comment arrived just as Lisette published her blog on Avignon. Bow thrusters are such temperamental things…

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    What a trip, Ian and Lisette. That wind sounds wicked. I’m not sure we would fare too well with Hennie…

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    Our (very much delayed) pleasure Gina.

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