David J.Bowers

The Boat and Malaysia – Feb/March 2011

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:52:38 +0000

Below are some pictures from my first sailing trip on Manoescal (Soon to be named Susan), As we went from Langkawi to Penang within Malaysia to get her to the yard for haul out. The trip turned into a bit of a nightmare, since the prop shaft had an issue leaving us with sail only, to add to this there was no wind for most of the trip…

So what was meant to take about 18 hours led on to almost 3 days! Plus adding salt to injury! We were caught in a nasty storm just off Penang and due to never sailing these waters before, no engine, high winds and no moon (poor visibility) we had to ride the storm out all night…

The boat took a beating and so did the crew! But we made it to George town where Manoescal is berthed for now…

Bali – March 2011

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:55:53 +0000

Below are pictures from my Holiday in Bali, with my father (Roger Bowers) and his girl friend Yvonne. We went from the Volcano peak to the beaches of Sanur and out to Lombangon island for some snorkeling and water fun!

Haul out! and Sail!

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:41:36 +0000

Me and my friend C.Y.Wong will sail Susan from Langkawi to Penang (approx 80Nm) within Malaysia…

There she will be hauled out and the top side and bottom side paint work will be redone and the prop shaft/engine brought online (As well as a few other bits to install and check!!

This is the last major phase before Susan (Who will be officially be renamed from Manoescal once out!), will be ready for action!

Arghh, Shiver my timbers! I am almost there!

Dave

Susan – June 2010 (Almost there!)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:40:12 +0000

Hello!

Below is the latest pictures of my Yachts refit, All that is left now in the hull paint, Anti-foul, prop shaft and some small jobs inside!

“Pacific Tour and the Way Home for 2011″

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:26:32 +0000

Hi all to those interested in what I am up to! This is basically a rough plan of what I plan to do from Nov 2010 after the full refurbishment of “Susan” my sailing Yacht. My plan is to sail!

Asia-Pacific Plan

Route 1: Langkawi (Malaysia) to Puket (Thailand) and back to Langkawi (stopping at the various islands in between).

Route 2: Langkawi to Singapore, via Penang, Pangkor, Port Dickson and Melaka (all Malaysia).

Route 3: Singapore around Malaysia East coast to Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu (stopping at the various islands in between).

Route 4: head back down from Kuala Terengganu to Sabah (East Malaysia) via Sarawak and Brunei (actual destinations to be planned)

Route 5: (Depending on funds/time) Sabah to Melbourne (Australia) via Indonesia and east coast of Auatralia (actual destinations and routes to be planned).

Route 6: Sabah or Melbourne back to Langkawi Malaysia.

I am planing 6months out for the routes, but to be honest Time is not an issue, just the running costs and funds to complete all planned routes.

“The way Home 2011″

Unless I find a great opportunity and life style in Asia pacific, plan to sail to Plymouth, England (Home) around Apr 2011 on a voyage that should take 3-4months (so hopefully arrive in the UK summer).

Malaysia Langkawi –> Andaman and Nicobar islands –> Sri Lanka –> Maldives –> British Indian ocean territory –> Mauritius islands –> Madagascar –> South Africa –> St Helena (British territory) –> Cape Verde –> Morocco –> Spain –> Portugal –> France –> Plymouth England.

Future Trips…

Mediterranean and Caribbean trips are future plans.

“Susan” At 90% Interior and 90% Exterior

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:53:07 +0000

Here are some pictures on my nearly refitted interior and deck. Next month the yacht will be lifted for the final contractor phase and the last phase beofre the boat can be sailed and motored. It has been almost a year since I bought the boat and I am very anxious to see the project finish!

New Year, Nurmberg, Germany 2010

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:32:40 +0000

Here are some pictures from my visist to Nurmberg, Germany to see my friends Joerg and Soomi.

Langkawi and Boat 12.09

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:50:07 +0000

For the first time I slept on my boat for over a week with my friend Wong, we installed the elec systems and made the boat more homely! The boat is starting to take shape!

Boat at 80% Interior and 60% Deck

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:41:46 +0000

It looks like the interior and Deck work will be finshed before the end of Nov, I will then early Dec finish off the electronics and water systems and remaining parts installation. After that it is a matter of lifting the boat out for clean up, paint and prop shaft repair. hopefully this will be completed before the end of the year!

See the pictures below:

Yacht – Interior 50% & Exterior 10%

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:18:57 +0000