Update 2026
We have just returned safely from an epic voyage around the Adriatic, officially clocking 2,500 nautical miles since purchasing Dragonfly—2,000 of which were conquered in these last five months. Our grand adventure began in Sicily, tracing the Italian mainland as far north as Vieste before we crossed the open sea to Croatia, sailing up to Zadar. From there we journeyed south through the breathtaking waters of Montenegro, Albania, and finally, Greece.
If you are reading this you are likely human and very likely a friend so fyi the blog password is 'bumbleblog'.
Update 2025
We have a new boat!
After owning Bumblebee for almost a decade we have sadly outgrown her and now welcome Dragonfly into our lives. She has more space for our family of four and during the 12 months since we bought her she been treated to comprehensive refit including rigging, electronics, teak etc..
The timing deliberately coincides with our current year away -we have been living in Warsaw for the last six months and will soon move aboard Dragonfly for the summer before returning to the UK in time for school in September.
Update 2024
We have now owned Bumblebee for 8 years. She resides mostly on in Spanish waters within striking distance of Ibiza. We now have two very small children so find it hard to get out on her as we used to. This year we took our children out for a couple of short day sails. These seemed to go smoothly so we might be on the cusp of new adventures as a family of 4.
From 2016:
Who are we?
Johnny - an artist, I work in mainly in oils and exhibit in galleries in the UK and abroad. You can find out more at www.JohnnyMorant.com.
Julia - involved in renewable energy financing, specialising in large scale solar developments. Passionate about fighting global environmental issues and obeying orders from her captain.
What are we doing?
We both enjoy messing around in boats. In London we had a little electric powered inflatable that we would cruise the city's Canals on with friends. 2014/15 was spent in Amsterdam where we bought a day boat -the Sloop John B and spent many sunny weekends exploring the city. Things started to change when we considered getting a boat with a cabin that would allow us to go further afield. We Initially planned to convert a classic Swedish diesel powered boat to electric. It then dawned on us that sail power would be the ideal way to travel -this however would mean we would need to be in open water. We began considering sailing boats and before we knew it I was on my way to Greece to see a man about a Beneteau.
The plan in 2016 was to live onboard Bumble bee for six months and learn to sail. I continued to paint as I can work and travel. Julia took a well earned sabbatical from work.
Who is this blog for?
I like to think that friends and family may like to know where we are and what we're up to. I also want to keep this blog up to date to for the purpose of recollecting good times as well as mechanical issues!
We have just returned safely from an epic voyage around the Adriatic, officially clocking 2,500 nautical miles since purchasing Dragonfly—2,000 of which were conquered in these last five months. Our grand adventure began in Sicily, tracing the Italian mainland as far north as Vieste before we crossed the open sea to Croatia, sailing up to Zadar. From there we journeyed south through the breathtaking waters of Montenegro, Albania, and finally, Greece.
If you are reading this you are likely human and very likely a friend so fyi the blog password is 'bumbleblog'.
Update 2025
We have a new boat!
After owning Bumblebee for almost a decade we have sadly outgrown her and now welcome Dragonfly into our lives. She has more space for our family of four and during the 12 months since we bought her she been treated to comprehensive refit including rigging, electronics, teak etc..
The timing deliberately coincides with our current year away -we have been living in Warsaw for the last six months and will soon move aboard Dragonfly for the summer before returning to the UK in time for school in September.
Update 2024
We have now owned Bumblebee for 8 years. She resides mostly on in Spanish waters within striking distance of Ibiza. We now have two very small children so find it hard to get out on her as we used to. This year we took our children out for a couple of short day sails. These seemed to go smoothly so we might be on the cusp of new adventures as a family of 4.
From 2016:
Who are we?
Johnny - an artist, I work in mainly in oils and exhibit in galleries in the UK and abroad. You can find out more at www.JohnnyMorant.com.
Julia - involved in renewable energy financing, specialising in large scale solar developments. Passionate about fighting global environmental issues and obeying orders from her captain.
What are we doing?
We both enjoy messing around in boats. In London we had a little electric powered inflatable that we would cruise the city's Canals on with friends. 2014/15 was spent in Amsterdam where we bought a day boat -the Sloop John B and spent many sunny weekends exploring the city. Things started to change when we considered getting a boat with a cabin that would allow us to go further afield. We Initially planned to convert a classic Swedish diesel powered boat to electric. It then dawned on us that sail power would be the ideal way to travel -this however would mean we would need to be in open water. We began considering sailing boats and before we knew it I was on my way to Greece to see a man about a Beneteau.
The plan in 2016 was to live onboard Bumble bee for six months and learn to sail. I continued to paint as I can work and travel. Julia took a well earned sabbatical from work.
Who is this blog for?
I like to think that friends and family may like to know where we are and what we're up to. I also want to keep this blog up to date to for the purpose of recollecting good times as well as mechanical issues!
These photos below were posted here ten years ago -our lives have changed a bit!
