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It might be a few years before Electric boats are

It might be a few years before Electric boats are as viable and all round wonderful as our electric cars. It will happen but battery prices will need to tumble and boats will have to be designed from scratch for electric power. Zen Dog’s big diesels will have to soldier on…

This beauty is Sun Crab, Zen Dog’s former neighb

This beauty is Sun Crab, Zen Dog’s former neighbour (now moved to the posh pontoon at the Yacht Haven). It is rumoured that @garynuman, 80s pop superstar, was a previous owner. I’ll bet there are some stories!

That’s it.. the 2021 season is officially over a

That’s it.. the 2021 season is officially over and Zen Dog is coming out of the water for servicing. Many thanks to all the wonderful guests that have stayed on and/or had a day charter on Zen Dog. I’ve met so many lovely people and I hope I’ve helped to make their summer better too. Looking forward to 2022!

I had an incredible dolphin encounter yesterday mo

I had an incredible dolphin encounter yesterday morning... A pod of 7 dolphins played around the boat I was driving for half an hour or so. I've seen dolphins a few times this summer but nothing quite like this! #dolphins #theneedles #boatbedsandcharter

This guy kept me entertained whilst waiting for gu

This guy kept me entertained whilst waiting for guests at @thehutcolwell. #thehutcolwell #windsurfing #foiling

I've had several years experience of driving boats

I've had several years experience of driving boats that turn tightly by making one side's propulsion system go forward whilst the other goes backwards. No bow or stern thrusters on this particular vessel, though. Interestingly, I wasn't allowed out until the age of 18 without a knitted bobble hat and sensible raincoat.

Another incredible day out on the water with lovel

Another incredible day out on the water with lovely charter guests. We went to #newtowncreek for Paddleboarding, a go in Zen Pup the electric powered dinghy tender and a swim. I then dropped them off at @thehutcolwell for a late lunch and then we went for a blast to #theneedlesisleofwight and #alumbayisleofwight before heading back to Lymington. Fancy a similar trip? Still dates free in September and October. Get in touch. Contact details in bio.

Can I interest anyone in a day out on Zen Dog tomo

Can I interest anyone in a day out on Zen Dog tomorrow? Guests have had to cancel and they have a 12noon table for four at @thehutcolwell which you could have (if you contact me quickly). Happy to offer the day on Zen Dog at £500. That's for 8 people. I'll throw in a free overnight stay on Zen Dog too if required. Ring or whatsapp 07387 314776!

Not often we see one of these anchored in the Sole

Not often we see one of these anchored in the Solent! #mvventura #pandocruises

Lots of boaters have seen #dolphins near #theneedl

Lots of boaters have seen #dolphins near #theneedles in the last few weeks. Today was our turn! What a treat for my lovely charter guests. We anchored in #alumbay for some #standuppaddleboarding and swimming and I've just dropped them off at #thehutcolwell for lunch. Still some September availability for a a similar trip - see https://zendogcharters.co.uk

I forgot to post this beauty!

I forgot to post this beauty!

I spend a lot of my working week bobbing around, w

I spend a lot of my working week bobbing around, waiting to pick my guests up and I'm not complaining!

Beautiful weather this afternoon. My guests went t

Beautiful weather this afternoon. My guests went to Newtown Creek and used Zen Dog's electric powered tender (called Zen Pup) to explore the upper reaches that are inaccessible to big boats. They spotted some of the colony of #seals that live there. We then went for a high speed 30knot blast to #theneedles (everyone had the chance to drive) and we ended up at @thehutcolwell for a late lunch. Still some availability if you would like a similar trip in September - see https://www.zendogcharters.co.uk

This evening's return trip from @thehutcolwell was

This evening's return trip from @thehutcolwell was in near darkness. I really enjoy night navigation (but only because Zen Dog has the latest fantastic @raymarineuk navigation and radar). The Lymington River is so familiar in daylight but is a whole different world of green and red lights at night. Zen Dog looks pretty cool with its navigation and anchor lights on the outside and red & blue instrument and interior lighting

Out on a charter this evening. My lovely guests ar

Out on a charter this evening. My lovely guests are in #thehutcolwell and Zen Dog and I are anchored waiting for them. It is bit rock and roll out here but beautiful.

A bit splash, rock and roll out there this afterno

A bit splash, rock and roll out there this afternoon but great experience for a couple that are thinking about getting into boating. They enjoyed their trip in these conditions so will love the flat calm days (when we get some!) #solent #lymington

An amazing day out on the water today!

An amazing day out on the water today!

A great charter trip with lovely guests.. Needles,

A great charter trip with lovely guests.. Needles, Alum Bay, lunch at The Hut then down to Newtown Creek where the seals gave us the best show yet. Flat conditions, sunshine, no wind. Perfect!

We caught up with the end of the #roundtheislandra

We caught up with the end of the #roundtheislandrace this morning. Awful visibility and the yachts were fairly hidden in the mist but the radar screen had so many targets, it looked like it had measles.

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