KALESSIN OF ORWELL IS A 33FT WESTERLY STORM. IN 2006-8 WE SAILED HER DOWN TO PORTUGAL, INTO THE MED, AND HOME THROUGH THE FRENCH CANALS. IN 2011 WE EXPLORED BALTIC GERMANY AND DENMARK. AFTER SAM'S STROKE WE CRUISED GENTLY ON THE EAST COAST, THE NETHERLANDS AND BRITTANY, AND IN 2021 SAILED TO CORNWALL AND BACK. IN 2024, FOLLOWING SAM'S DEATH, CAMILLA IS UNDERTAKING A MEMORIAL ROUND-BRITAIN CRUISE

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We already have two anchors - a CQR for the front and a Fortress, which folds flat, as a spare or kedge, or to use from the stern. But diligent reading of our various pilot books for Atlantic Spain makes it clear that we really need another anchor for the front end.

Sam identified a Delta as the best shape. (For those of you who don't know about anchors, the exact shape of your anchor, and what bottom it holds in, is a subject for endless discussion among sailors). We failed to get a Delta on eBay because I wasn't entirely sure what condition it was in and I came over all stingy at the last moment. Now we have tracked down a slightly lighter, and hopefully newer, Delta which I hope will be on its way to us from Berkshire shortly. Thanks, Adrian!

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