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- Yacht Russia 27th January 2021
- Yacht Russia – in Russian 23rd February 2020
- Arthur Beale 30th October 2019
- Bookharbour 11th July 2019
- Simplified visa regime for Kaliningrad 8th July 2019
- Tallinn 19th May 2019
- Leaving Russia 14th May 2019
- Neva River 10th May 2019
- Koshkinskiy Farwater 9th May 2019
- Bye Priozersk, hello again Konevets! 5th May 2019
- No water 24th April 2019
- Splash! 19th April 2019
- Snow and Sun 18th April 2019
- OCC Australian Award 29th December 2018
- Wintering in Russia 19th November 2018
- Yachting World 31st August 2018
- Priozersk again 25th August 2018
- Priozersk 21st August 2018
- Valaam 21st August 2018
- Konevets monastery 16th August 2018
- Dalyokaya Bukhta 16th August 2018
- Out onto the lake at last 16th August 2018
- River Yacht Club St Petersburg 14th August 2018
- Apostol Andrei 14th August 2018
- Towards Ladoga 13th August 2018
- It couldn’t end better 13th August 2018
- Sailing through St Petersburg 13th August 2018
- Russia at last 7th August 2018
- Tallinn 6th August 2018
- Mud Baths 6th August 2018
- Slow Progress 6th August 2018
- Apologies to Miss Perfect 19th July 2018
- Blue Dove on Marine Traffic 16th July 2018
- Boat Insurance for Russia. 16th July 2018
- Klaipeda 16th July 2018
- Warnemuende 12th July 2018
- Denmark 12th July 2018
- Hanseatica 12th July 2018
- No Wind and no Motor 3rd July 2018
- Kiel Canal 3rd July 2018
- Delfzjil 3rd July 2018
- Taskperson 3rd July 2018
- Friesland 3rd July 2018
- Repairs 3rd July 2018
- Coffee Grounds in the Sink 3rd July 2018
- Sistership and Sailing through Russia 5th June 2018
- Some practical comments 9th May 2018
- Peterson cutter digest 4146 9th May 2018
Tainui’s route
“…a captivating adventure. I read the book at one setting and was very late to bed.(the book is) beautifully presented and bound, with noble images…half pilot book, half cruising yarn.”
“Vallentine is a semi-retired doctor from Australia with a dry, Aussie humour which he really needs as one crazy nonsense after another gets in his way. He is an unsung hero of ocean sailing.”
– Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World August 2018.
“[whether sailing or taking a river cruise]…this fascinating and entertaining book would be the ideal guide to take along. Everyone interested in cruising off the beaten path…as well as anyone with a specific interest in Russia, will enjoy this book.”
– Ocean Cruising Club book review
“What a fascinating book! Even if you never repeat the history-making voyage of Australian yacht Tainui, this is a great read. If you do plan such a venture, it is compulsory reading.”
– Afloat Magazine
A lively and informative combination journal and cruising guide for those who might follow. Whether you are planning the voyage yourself or just looking for an adventurous tale, Sailing Through Russia is a photo-filled gem that’s well worth the read.
– Cruising World
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Author Archives: Maxine
No water
Blue Dove is slowly getting ready for her summer travels. De-winterisation is taking so much time, not in the least because it is so cold. The nights are still very cold, around zero, with an icy easterly. By the time … Continue reading
Splash!
The crane turned up at 11am rather than at lunch time. I wasn’t early. The temperature at night had gone down to around zero and it took the small fan heater some time to heat up the boat in the … Continue reading
Snow and Sun
I am back in Priozyorsk, where the boat is on the hard. Priozyorsk is a small town 150km north of Saint-Petersburg on the west side of Lake Ladoga. The weather is beautiful and relatively warm, sunny but still with quite … Continue reading
OCC Australian Award
Dr John Vallentine receiving his OCC Australian Ward presented at Dinner in Sydney. https://oceancruisingclub.org/newsitem/576/OCC-Australian-Award-Presented-at-Dinner-in-Sydney (Photo courtesy of the OCC)
Wintering in Russia
Author: Maxine Maters Blue Dove is wintering at y/c Laguna in Priozersk. Because I couldn’t decide yet where to take her next year. Either, we’ll go down through Russia again as it the quickest way to the Med. But at … Continue reading
Yachting World
Yachting World has published an article in their 2018 August issue (pp 61-63). Again about us with an introduction by the renowned sailor Tom Cunliffe
Priozersk again
Blue Dove has been left behind in Priozersk. We are desperate for a break from the boat after three months of sailing. John is flying back to Australia. Max will be back in October for Blue Dove to be hauled … Continue reading
Blue Dove on Marine Traffic
For those who would like to follow Blue Dove, search for her on Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com Blue Dove’s MMSI is 235031014 Or go immediately to: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:5490966/mmsi:235031014/vessel:BLUE%20DOVE
Boat Insurance for Russia.
I always write about the boring stuff. In this case insurance for those who want to sail to Russia. Most foreign insurance companies seem too scared to cover yachts sailing in Russian waters. Ridiculous, but there you go. In Blue … Continue reading
Sistership and Sailing through Russia
Sistership and Sailing through Russia (or the world rather) For all female readers out there, have a look at the new-ish magazine aimed exclusively at female sailors. It’s called “Sistership”. The magazine has just published it’s second issue (June 2018). … Continue reading
