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An epic journey of 1692 nautical miles and taking 24 days to complete has come to an end !! Champers has arrived safely ...
04/06/2026

An epic journey of 1692 nautical miles and taking 24 days to complete has come to an end !!
Champers has arrived safely on her new berth in Valencia Mar.

Personally I would like to thank our skipper Rob Harvey for getting Champers and the team there safely. Thanks also to Simon Knight for being #1 carer to Nic 😉😂 and Malcolm Knowles for making sure everyone had their morning cuppa !!
I know combined all three of you, along with Björn Hägglund, have made this trip one that Nic Coulborn will never forget.
Absolutely “Living the Dream” !!!

Although this particular journey for Champers has come to an end - we hope the adventures will continue as we explore her new home in Valencia, Spain.

Thank you all for following this epic journey, your comments and words of support - stay tuned for further updates on Champers’s adventures in Spain !! 🇪🇸

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

Exploring Cartagena was fun …… bit of sightseeing, beer and pizza - tough job, but someone has to do it !! 😉Another earl...
04/06/2026

Exploring Cartagena was fun …… bit of sightseeing, beer and pizza - tough job, but someone has to do it !! 😉
Another early start again yesterday - leaving just before 4am !! The plan was to reach Dénia, unfortunately the rough sea conditions meant this part of the journey was cut short, as Champers and crew came into Alicante instead.

It was time for one of the team to head home 😢 … After more than 3 weeks onboard, Simon Knight had time for a final beer in the sun with the others, before having to catch a plane back to France due to work commitments.
Massive thanks Simon for taking time out of your busy schedule to be part of this epic adventure !!

So began the final leg of the journey this morning !! Champers and remaining crew set off at a more reasonable time of 8am today ……. Valencia the next stop and final destination. With about 67 nautical miles to cover and, at a speed of 10kts, about 7 hours to do - Champers should be arriving at her new home Valencia Mar this afternoon.

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles

What an unforgettable evening for the team aboard Champers in Almerimar Marina !! What started as a relaxing night along...
02/06/2026

What an unforgettable evening for the team aboard Champers in Almerimar Marina !!

What started as a relaxing night alongside turned into something special when a local entertainer appeared on top deck, guitar in hand, and treated everyone to an impromptu live performance at sunset.
Great music, great company, plenty of laughs, and a few glasses raised made for one of those magical evenings that will be talked about for a long time !!

After a fantastic night, there wasn’t much time for a lie-in !! The alarm sounded well before dawn, and by 5am this morning Champers was underway, leaving Almerimar behind and setting course for Cartagena.

With around 110 nautical miles ahead, the crew settled in for an 11-hour passage along the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast. Watching the sunrise from the helm was truly spectacular.

From an epic evening in the marina to a long day at sea, life aboard Champers continues to deliver unforgettable memories.

Now safely alongside in Cartagena, time to relax and enjoy the sunshine ……. maybe a cold beer and some tapas 😉

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles

01/06/2026

Just had to share this with you all now as it happens …. what an amazing vibe at Puerto Deportivo de Almerimar !!
We are moored up outside Mario’s - what a place !!!
Not only do we have the most stunning of sunsets - but, we have become the stage for performances like this …….

Thanks to Simon Knight for the video footage !!

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

Set off early this morning …..It was goodbye to Björn Hägglund and then back to the open seas heading to the next destin...
01/06/2026

Set off early this morning …..
It was goodbye to Björn Hägglund and then back to the open seas heading to the next destination.

Another 9.5 hours further along the coast took Champers and team to Almerimar.
With the most stunning sunrise as we left and dolphins to keep us company, it was a beautiful part of this epic adventure !!

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

• Two nights in Gibraltar• One generator fixed • Five guys with slightly sore heads after a night on the town !!! 😂😂Toda...
31/05/2026

• Two nights in Gibraltar
• One generator fixed
• Five guys with slightly sore heads after a night on the town !!! 😂😂

Today Champers and team set off further along the coast - the plan was to reach Malaga as Björn Hägglund has a flight to catch tomorrow back to Sweden ……. however with no room in the marina there, it ended up a slightly shorter passage - a stop at Fuengirola instead.

A stunning evening meant a chance to catch up with some laundry …… even if Champers became the clothes horse !!! 😂

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

Couple of days to catch up on …….Next stop after Olhão was Cádiz which was about 10 hours at sea !! From there it was an...
30/05/2026

Couple of days to catch up on …….

Next stop after Olhão was Cádiz which was about 10 hours at sea !!

From there it was another 6 hours to reach Gibraltar - which is where Champers and the team are now currently.

With a generator issue to sort out it means the crew have a little time to enjoy themselves …… heaven help us !!!! 🙈🙈😂😂

Some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets were seen, along with plenty of dolphins (look out for the video !!) Then naturally a few beverages once safely moored up 😂
Please don’t ask about the last photo !!! 🙈🙈

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

Wanted to say a big thank you to Malcolm Knowles for loaning Champers the Red Ensign she is flying proudly on this journ...
29/05/2026

Wanted to say a big thank you to Malcolm Knowles for loaning Champers the Red Ensign she is flying proudly on this journey !!

The Red Ensign is the traditional British merchant navy flag — a red flag with the Union Flag in the top-left corner.
This one belonged to Malcolm’s father - Roy Knowles - a merchant navy captain. It came from his last ship MV Capulet.

MV Capulet was a real ocean-going bulk carrier operated in the merchant shipping trade.

• Type: Bulk carrier
• Built: 1972
• IMO number: 7208675
• Original operator/owner: Bowring
Steamship Co.
• Builder: Swan Hunter / Smith's Dock area in northeast England
• Cargoes: Mainly dry bulk cargoes such as grain, coal, ores, and similar commodities

Merchant navy bulk carriers like MV Capulet were designed for transporting unpackaged dry cargo in large holds and were a backbone of global trade before newer fuel-efficient vessel generations replaced them.



Malcolm Knowles Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Björn Hägglund

Next stop was near Faro at Porto Recreio de Olhão - just a few hours further along the coast. Another beautiful sunrise ...
28/05/2026

Next stop was near Faro at Porto Recreio de Olhão - just a few hours further along the coast.

Another beautiful sunrise this morning !! Then refuelling of Champers before continuing on to Cádiz. With almost 10 hours for this part of the journey, it will be a late arrival into Cádiz this evening.

Champers and the team departed Porto on Monday lunchtime, beginning an almost 30-hour passage south to Lagos.Capturing a...
27/05/2026

Champers and the team departed Porto on Monday lunchtime, beginning an almost 30-hour passage south to Lagos.
Capturing a stunning sunrise over Cabo Espichel, as well as seeing pods of dolphins on route. 🐬🐬🐬

It turned into quite a bumpy trip at sea, but everyone arrived safely last night in good spirits. The crew enjoyed a well-earned evening ashore !!

Preparations this morning include filling the water tanks and restocking the fridges …. then some careful passage planning to decide where to head for next - especially with a Gale Force 8 warning !! 😬🙈

Nic Coulborn Rob Harvey Simon Knight Malcolm Knowles Björn Hägglund

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