Underway!

We left La Spezia this morning at 1st light. We are all excited to be off again. Weather is fair for now but it looks like a stop in Cartagena to let the Gib straits settle down will be the smart move.

as we do not like 25kts and 3m seas on the nose

The Temperature  is cool out but with the great fly enclosure and a small fan heater we are nice and warm even upon there on watch. The sea routine has started and while quite lumpy seas we are traveling in we all seem to have adapted to the motion.

We need to thank our perini friends for getting us out on time and we are on the schedule we made 5 months ago. so thanks to them all.

Photo by Richard Smith

Refit!

Well we are finally in place and getting in to the serious works. Bottom is washed. Keel chocks removed so we can lower the Centerboard. Anchors and chains off. Tanks being opened for cleaning..Etc Etc..

Photo by Hugo Thomas..

Next Chapter

Morning under way early (0300) Taking us back to Viareggio. We dropped our Lovely Guests off to continue there Italy tour on land. We removed all the sails in 1 day A Huge job. done by a great hard working crew. We parked the boat in the Perini Navi Synchro Lift. Friday we lifted the boat out the water for her Bi annual Maintenance.  After set up it only takes 30 minutes to lift all 500 Tons out the water.. Next we slide the boat sideways towards the camera using rails..

Porto Fino with our sister..

A great day, the weather is fine and the water is warm. We are Stern to the rocks as we are too big for the inside berths. Porto Fino is at its best. It is good to be with our closest Perini crew on Perseus 3, they also are on a late season charter.

Photo by Box Drone

Stormy Weather off the Cinque Terre

We departed La Spezia and headed out around I. Palmaria. we were hoping for some wind to sail but it just looked gloomy. Here the Wally captures the mood of Autumn cruising. But we were dry and it is still warm. in fact the sea is still warm enough to swim after the very hot summer here.

In to Porto Fino in time for Lunch and an afternoon stroll. Cocktails on board and a great dinner in Do Batti that never disappoints. A glass of champagne and off to bed with Dreams of a Beautiful next day..on board Rosehearty

Photo by: Extremerson Carlin. "The weather is looking Frightening"

Autumn Charter

We have a late, quiet autumn charter. We picked up in La Spezia at Mirabello Marina. It is nice and close to allow exploring of the famous Cinque Terre towns. Some great hikes and beautiful sea views. Also the Markets and food in the old town of La Spezia is exceptional. great produce for Chef Raya..

Photo by P BOX Drone

We are here to Rescue you!

Mark and Hugo dressed and ready to go.. 

Charter Over..Drills started

The Charter finished in Cannes. It was a long but fun month. Now headed back to Viareggio for a bit of RnR. So.me work on the upcoming Refit. First we finished off our Statutory drills. 

This one a Fire drill and entry to the Engineroom  The outside temp was 34c it must have been hot in those suits

Fleet Alongside.

Nice and Quiet

Peter Box

Stern too the Rocks

Peter Box

Porto Fino

Peter Box

Sailing Away.

Emerson Carlin

Sailing Again.

Fin ally a good day for a sail..upwind in 12 knots of breeze. Lovely and Quiet for 4 hours..

Emerson Carlin

Sun rise on the way to Forti dei Marmi

Photo by Ricardo "weightlifter" Pire

Quiet anchorage in Punta Ala

Photo by M Arson Carlin

Sunset in Sta Amanza

Sunrise in Santa AmanzaPhoto by Corsica

Photo by Hugo Night Manager Thomas

Models!

Jamey and Lenka modeling the Porto Cervo Yacht Club burgee..

Photo: H. Isan

Into the Light

We have been on charter for the last week or so, however they are very private so no blogging! Here however a Picture of rosehearty Returning to the Old Port in Porto Cervo after a great afternoon sail. Strong sunlight and a "bright sky" to the West portends a Mistral is on the Way..

Photo Boon..