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2 in a boat

2 in a boat

By suzanne easton

2 in a boat brings you the sailing and travel world of Suzanne and Andrew on their aged yacht Crystelle Venture. Join them as they prepare for their longest sail yet, from Dartmouth, UK to St Petersburg, Russia. Across the North Sea and around the Baltic this summer, a round trip of about 3000 nautical miles. The novice and the old salt. All the gear and no idea? What on earth (or on water) could go wrong...?

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Episode 2 - the night before departure

2 in a boatJun 19, 2019

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Episode 38 - Back to Dartmouth with a bump

Episode 38 - Back to Dartmouth with a bump

Two in a boat have done it! Safely round the Baltic and back to Blighty! But it's not all celebrating as they arrive back into Dartmouth with a bump. Find out all the details in today's final podcast.

Nov 02, 201928:36
Episode 37 - the final leg

Episode 37 - the final leg

Our two in a boat are on the final stretch of their round the Baltic journey.  Join them briefly as they set off back to Dartmouth.  

Oct 29, 201906:27
Episode 36 - And so we're back in Britain

Episode 36 - And so we're back in Britain

Finally our two in a boat are back in Blighty.  We catch up with them as they are blowing past Brighton and Beachy Head.  But what's happened since the incident in the Elbe?  Listen in to catch up on the goings on between Den Helder and Brighton.

Oct 26, 201918:14
Episode 35: Taking a tumble in the Elbe

Episode 35: Taking a tumble in the Elbe

Taking a tumble in the Elbe leads to an A&E visit in Den Helder. Just which one of our two is that unlucky/accident prone?

Oct 20, 201940:53
Episode 34 - Drifting through Denmark

Episode 34 - Drifting through Denmark

Blissed out in Denmark. What more can they say?

Oct 16, 201908:52
Episode 33 - Wiggling through Denmark

Episode 33 - Wiggling through Denmark

Our two our back - after all they still have 950 miles to get back home! How’ve they got on since the rally ended?

Oct 13, 201916:00
Episode 32 - and so the end is near

Episode 32 - and so the end is near

Is this the end? Yes, the Baltic rally is finished. Is it time to say goodbye to our 2 in a boat?

Oct 09, 201927:34
Episode 31 - Broken in Broken

Episode 31 - Broken in Broken

Disaster strikes, not once but thrice. Are they truly broken in Broken? Listen in to find out.

Oct 06, 201924:09
Episode 30 - Stormin' Stockholm

Episode 30 - Stormin' Stockholm

Our two sailors discuss surviving a storm in Sandholmn, stunning Stockholm and singinalong to Abbba.

Oct 02, 201917:28
Episode 29 - think we found our viking!

Episode 29 - think we found our viking!

Our two touch bottom, again, visit the old capital Turku, and discuss cake gate. Oh and a brief mention of their viking. Find out how and why in today’s episode.

Sep 29, 201926:04
Episode 28 - In search of vikings

Episode 28 - In search of vikings

Join our 2 in their cockpit as they’re making 7 knots under sail on the look out for vikings. 

Sep 25, 201917:57
Episode 27 - Where the devil does his washing up

Episode 27 - Where the devil does his washing up

Time for our 2 in a boat to start recycling their Scandinavian jokes. When and where will it finish?!

Sep 22, 201910:11
Episode 26: Tall tales of Russian sailing

Episode 26: Tall tales of Russian sailing

 Catch our 2 in a boat talking fried egg sandwiches, touring St Petersburg and the terror of anchoring at night.

Sep 18, 201930:23
Episode 25 - How we almost joined the Russian Navy

Episode 25 - How we almost joined the Russian Navy

 Our haphazard sailors almost join the Russian navy, are boarded by sniffer dogs and eventually find themselves in St Petersburg.  Catch up with all the excitement into today's episode of '2 in a boat'.


Sep 15, 201927:33
Episode 24 - Thoughts on Tallin

Episode 24 - Thoughts on Tallin

Our 2 in a boat are all Tallinn'd out!  Hear them chat about their time in the Estonian capital - we're talking showers, submarines, and chandleries of course!

Sep 11, 201913:41
Episode 23 - Talking in Tallinn

Episode 23 - Talking in Tallinn

Today's episode finds our 2 in a boat talking tales of travel in Estonia, as they find themselves in the capital city, Tallinn.

Sep 08, 201914:42
Episode 22 - Loving Latvia

Episode 22 - Loving Latvia

Our 2 in a boat make an unscheduled stop in Lativa - and love it!  Find out how our intrepid Baltic explorers got on in one of the smallest Baltic countries.

Sep 01, 201919:17
Episode 21 - Bandidos, hoards and painted stones

Episode 21 - Bandidos, hoards and painted stones

Our 2 in a Boat have now made the first official leg of their journey.  Listen is as they discuss their findings on the islands of Bornholm in Denmark and Gotland in Sweden.

Aug 28, 201927:18
Episode 20 - Sunshine on a cloudy day

Episode 20 - Sunshine on a cloudy day

Join Suzanne and Andrew, newly landed on the island of Bornholm in Denmark after their overnight sail from Germany. 

You can also follow their travels, and see photos, on their blog travelatanyage.org/crystelleventure, and track their current progress by downloading the Yellow Brick app, and following the Arc Baltic Rally.


Aug 25, 201925:55
Episode 19 - Blowing old boots to Bornholm

Episode 19 - Blowing old boots to Bornholm

Today we find our 2 in a boat preparing for the first official leg in their Baltic rally - from Warnemunde, Germany to Bornholm, Denmark.  What have they done in the past few days and what are their thoughts on the rally?  Join them on Crystelle Venture to catch up with our 2 in a boat.

Aug 21, 201925:56
Episode 18 - Fingers crossed (we don't hit the bridge)

Episode 18 - Fingers crossed (we don't hit the bridge)

Fearless?  I don't think so.  Hear about Andrew's fear of bridges and bears as they arrive into Warnemunde, the starting point for their Baltic rally.  

Aug 18, 201927:12
Episode 17 - Happy in Heiligenhaven

Episode 17 - Happy in Heiligenhaven

Join our two jolly sailors as they celebrate crossing the canal, and their tricky entry into heavenly Heiligenhaven.


Aug 14, 201925:54
Episode 16 - Cracking the canal

Episode 16 - Cracking the canal

Today is the day our 2 in a boat face one of their biggest fears, and most anticipated parts of their journey to the Baltic - going into the Keil canal (NOK).  Find out how they got on in today's episode.

Aug 11, 201924:34
Episode 15 - Borkum, bikes and boys

Episode 15 - Borkum, bikes and boys

At last our 2 intrepid sailors have made their way to the gateway to the river Elbe and the prospect of the Kiel canal looms.  But what are our 2 in a boat talking about?  Borkum, bikes and boys! Listen in to hear about their journey from Borkum to Cuxhaven, and all manner of other discussions.

Aug 07, 201924:11
Episode 14 - Beating the boat from Borkum

Episode 14 - Beating the boat from Borkum

Learn about beating, VMG, and horny Borkum in today's new podcast from 2 in a boat.

Aug 04, 201909:22
Episode 13 - Casting my account to Neptune

Episode 13 - Casting my account to Neptune

A hard day and night's sail and our 2 in a boat are reliving the tale.  Just who gave their account to Neptune, and just what did it consist of?  Find out in today's episode of 2 in a boat.


Jul 31, 201919:21
Episode 12 - Slow is pro

Episode 12 - Slow is pro

Settled into their island berth Suzanne and Andrew discuss the various tactics to mooring up in a box berth, being the only Brits in the village and other such nonsense.  

Jul 28, 201909:19
Episode 11 - Submarines, boarders and concrete sheep

Episode 11 - Submarines, boarders and concrete sheep

Just where have our 2 in a boat washed up now?  They've spotted submarines, been boarded by the Dutch authorities, and now want to buy concrete sheep.  Listen in to find out what on earth/on sea, has been going on.

Jul 24, 201926:30
Episode 10 - Decisions, Decisions

Episode 10 - Decisions, Decisions

Wind shift not in your favour?  You have three options - which one are you going to choose?  Listen in as our 2 in a Boat, Suzanne and Andrew, sail up the Dutch coast.


Jul 21, 201913:37
Episode 9 - Chatting in Cadzand

Episode 9 - Chatting in Cadzand

A week after setting off from Dartmouth, where have 2 in a Boat found themselves?  Find out as they chat in Cadzand.  


Jul 17, 201914:22
Episode 8 - Adieu Dunkirk

Episode 8 - Adieu Dunkirk

Join Suzanne and Andrew in the cockpit of Crystelle Venture as they motor sail from Dunkirk.  Does what happened in Dunkirk stay in Dunkirk?  Listen in to find out.

Jul 14, 201918:30
Bonus track - episode 7a - Deceptive Dunkirk

Bonus track - episode 7a - Deceptive Dunkirk

Enjoy this bonus episode with our sailors first morning off on the other side of the channel.  Join them as they discuss the delights of Dunkirk and bothersome Belgians.   

Jul 10, 201911:37
Episode 7 - Footfall in France

Episode 7 - Footfall in France

Finally Suzanne, Andrew and Crystelle Venture make footfall in France.  But how did the channel crossing go?  Was it all plain sailing?  Download our latest podcast to hear how it all went.

Jul 07, 201911:37
Episode 6 - Departing Dover

Episode 6 - Departing Dover

Finally 'Two in a Boat' are set to sail to France.  Just where will they end up this time?  

Jul 03, 201906:45
Episode 5 - Why we dove into Dover

Episode 5 - Why we dove into Dover

So last episode we were on our way to Dunkirk.  But did we get there? Find out in our new episode of Two in a Boat.

Jul 01, 201914:11
Episode 4 - Enroute from Portland

Episode 4 - Enroute from Portland

Join Andrew and Suzanne as they podcast from Crystelle Venture as they sail from Portland towards Dunkirk.  

Jun 28, 201911:37
Bonus episode - 3a - in the boat from Dartmouth to Portland

Bonus episode - 3a - in the boat from Dartmouth to Portland

Ever wondered exactly what goes on when Suzanne and Andrew are sailing Crystelle Venture?  Want to hear for yourself?  Hear snippets of what actually goes on during those hours spent at sea - warts and all - in this bonus episode!

Jun 25, 201919:40
Episode 3 - Dartmouth to Portland

Episode 3 - Dartmouth to Portland

Finally we set sail - leaving our home berth in Dartmouth, to venture across Lyme Bay, around the infamous Portland Bill, to Portland.  How did it go?  Well you'll just have to listen to find out!

Jun 23, 201911:14
Episode 2 - the night before departure

Episode 2 - the night before departure

At the end of two long days of preparations, Suzanne and Andrew gather their thoughts, and their loins, before setting off on the first leg of their journey.

You can also follow their journey at https://travelatanyage.org/crystelleventure/


Jun 19, 201908:19
Episode 1 - A week to go

Episode 1 - A week to go

On a wet windy June day, Suzanne and Andrew discuss their preparations a week ahead of setting off for their longest sail yet - across the channel, on their way to the Baltic - as they travel down to their boat moored in Dartmouth.

Jun 16, 201915:30
Introducing 2 in a Boat

Introducing 2 in a Boat

A brief introduction to  2 in a boat - Suzanne and Andrew - and our plans for podcasting and sailing this summer.

Jun 11, 201900:52