Way back in 2014 I began a love affair with a very old Dutch lady. Little did I know then that my life would never be the same again and that my naive plans just made the Universe laugh. Drie Gebroeders, a riveted iron Dutch sailing barge built in 1898, wasn’t just the answer to… Continue reading When the Universe Laughs at Your Plans.
Update January 2021
Life works in mysterious ways. When I purchased Drie Gebroeders , way back in 2014, I had many plans and dreams of my future years afloat. Since then, together we have enjoyed a few adventures and met many wonderful people in the eclectic barge and sailing community. Mooring my home in beautiful and unusual areas… Continue reading Update January 2021
New Year Opportunity floats in for the local entrepreneur
If you’re planning to do something different in 2020, you might like to start with a walk down to the Town Quay in Newry. Visitors to the quay could be forgiven for thinking they have stumbled into Little Holland, for amongst a variety of regular vessels are moored two beautiful Dutch sailing barges and one… Continue reading New Year Opportunity floats in for the local entrepreneur
Just me an my barge
People always assume I have always been a sailing person, or have long dreamed of a life afloat. Nothing could be further from the truth; here’s the story… I love my old Dutch lady! A little of how this beautiful relationship began. I love my barge! I guess I have loved her since I first… Continue reading Just me an my barge