About Samphire, Chris and Poppy

A practical sailing life in progress, coastal passages now and Atlantic horizons ahead.

Samphire

Samphire is a Sadler 32 being actively sailed while she is maintained and prepared for longer offshore use.

Chris

This project is about building capability over time through real passages, practical maintenance and transparent decisions.

Poppy aboard

Poppy is part of the rhythm of life around Samphire, from dockside routines to quieter moments ashore.

Why document it?

This site keeps the useful middle ground public: the incremental work, cost structure, lessons and sailing experience that gradually build towards bigger voyages.

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