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I am the Walrus
Thanks to Clive Shute for providing these fabulous video clips and photos of today's walk here in Burnett Inlet. Sorry about the oh so...
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Aug 11, 20231 min read


Walrus Bay
The adventure continues, and I can't even keep up anymore. I can't pretend to edit these videos anymore. There is too much footage, too...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read


Ocean Rowing Lessons
Team Hermoine graciously took all the crews onboard for a day of experiencing what it is like to row a 44' ocean rowing boat. Here is a...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read


Meet the nutters
Thanks to Tuppence Mellish for this lovely video reintroducing the crew of Ugly Betty and Hermoine. This is for Fans Only. Before viewing...
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Aug 2, 20231 min read


World Premier of "Ugly Betty Above Decks"
Huge thanks to Hermoine's crew member Livar Nysted of the Faroe Islands for this fantastic mini movie!
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Aug 2, 20231 min read


North Western Greenland, Heading North....
It's been a long day. I'm tired and I can't convey in words how beautiful it is motoring through the ice and fjords. So have a look at...
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Jul 30, 20231 min read


Shooting Practice
Polar Bears are a real threat here in the Arctic. They can measure 12 feet tall, weigh 1200 lbs, run at 30 mph, and swim at 4 knots... as...
uglybettycrew
Jul 29, 20231 min read


We have been asked to add more blog posts and you are going to be sorry for asking!
Ok. Give me a minute. We are trying to keep this juggernaut going. We hear you. More posts. Yes we really appreciate your attention and...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read


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Jul 28, 20230 min read


Meet the crew!
Ugly Betty normally runs with a crew of 2, plus the very involved & helpful owners. Owners Bruce and Nora have extensive sailing...
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Jul 28, 20232 min read


Arrival In the Arctic Circle
We crossed into the Arctic Circle on Wednesday, 66* 33’ N. We reconnected with Team Hermione, who, since leaving us in Nuuk had managed...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read


The Rowers are leaving.
After a few weeks of having the lovely rowing crew onboard, they have departed. I wish them well and I hope for the success for their...
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Jul 15, 20231 min read


Greenland!
The most lovely day ever with Bruce, Nora, Nicki, Tuppence, Davey, Leven. Just the most amazing scenery ever!
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Jul 7, 20231 min read


Greenland!
We arrived in the south of Greenland yesterday. We had the incredible fortune to find clear, sunny warm (37 deg. F) weather and a mostly...
uglybettycrew
Jul 6, 20231 min read


ROWING the Northwest Passage!
Here in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands we met the crew of Hermione, ("Avalon" if you are searching www.marinetraffic.com to find her current...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read


Scotland!
Well, it's early June, we've left Ireland behind and are now exploring Scotland. It's very green and mountainous.... and unexpectedly...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read


Cruising Ireland's west coast!
Moving right along after our stop in the Azores.... We are currently moored in Dingle. Ireland is certainly living up to it's reputation...
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May 19, 20231 min read


The Art of Scrimshaw (Horta, Azores)
A visit to the scrimshaw museum at Peter's Cafe on the island of Horta. The skill of the artists that etched these images on sperm whale...
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May 19, 20231 min read


Ahhhh, back in the Azores Again!
It took 10 days to cross from St Thomas to Horta. As our first ocean crossing on a motor boat it was funny to be searching for the route...
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May 19, 20231 min read


Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands
I think our big takeaway from the Caribbean is that Ugly Betty is really too big to fit into very crowded anchorages, and it's no fun...
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May 19, 20231 min read
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