The Voyage of SV Nellie
The Log
A running record of ocean crossings and island cruising. Ocean crossings get a daily entry; landfalls and cruising notes cover the local scene, marinas, restaurants, and the paperwork of getting ashore.
LandfallGibraltar
Nellie rests in Gibraltar
Great Crew / Great trip
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CrossingMediterranean -- about 32 nm East of Gibraltar
The calm after the storm!
The Calm after the "storm" :)
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CrossingCartagena, Region: Murcia, southeastern Spain. 150 miles S/SW of Valencia.
Day 2. Captain and first mate fix shit (literally day):)
"Backstage" on SV Nellie.
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CrossingMediterranean 25 nm SW of Valencia Spain
Departed Valencia for Gibraltar
Just crossed the PRIME Meridian - 0 degrees longitude. Brian Bell and I sailed off at 0900 - will stop Cartagena Spain - ETA about 0900 11 Sept.
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LandfallPacking for Valencia to Gibraltar
tools, maps, and boat parts - on way to Valencia
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LandfallValencia, Spain
Refit in Valencia Spain
Big Re-Fit at Marina Port Valencia
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LandfallValencia, Spain
July 16 2026 - departing Valencia
Casting off from Valencia to begin our next Mediterranean passage.
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Landfallsicily
Summer 2026 in Mediterranean
a wonderful summer in the Med
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CrossingRome
Sardinia with W and K
Sailing Rome to Tavolara Island Sardinia and on to La Maddalena.
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LandfallBodrum, Türkiye
Nellie Launch
Nellie - Best Sea Dog Ever!
Read entry →Ocean Crossing — Daily updates from open-water passages.Island & Landfall — Local scene, anchorages, and life ashore.Cruising Notes — Marinas, restaurants, customs & immigration, and tips.