Sun setting over a calm North Sea, seen from Elise's stern

Crossing the North Sea in a trailer sailer

On 25th July 20223rd November 2026 By Ollie BoyesIn AdventuresLeave a comment

We crossed the North Sea in a trailer sailer!

Chart plotter track marked up to show where Elise's rudder snapped

The rudder snapped at sea!

On 8th July 20203rd November 2026 By Ollie BoyesIn AdventuresLeave a comment

Our rudder snapped off and it was horrendous!

A pickup truck reversing Elise down the slipway on launch day

Launch day & sea trials

On 1st July 20203rd November 2026 By Ollie BoyesIn AdventuresLeave a comment

We launched our trailer sailer for the first time and she didn’t sink!

Elise's stripped-out cabin during the lockdown refit

Lockdown Project

On 10th June 20203rd November 2026 By Ollie BoyesIn ProjectsLeave a comment

We did up a trailer sailer as a lockdown project!