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Final preparations for the last leg
We are in Tenerife, waiting for a couple of crew members to join us. Since our arrival here, we have been busy preparing for our epic...

Clary
Nov 18, 20191 min read
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Captain's Blog: 2/11/2019
Leaving Essaouira, Leaving Africa We have just spent a memorable few days in Essaouira, Morocco. We chose to come to Essaouira as it is...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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So Long Essaouira and Thanks for all the FishÂ
After a long and actioned packed stop in Essaouira, we have just begun the penultimate leg of the Phoenician's Before Columbus...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Nov 2, 20191 min read
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Reception from Association Essaouira MogadorÂ
It was a privilege to be hosted by The Association Essaouira Mogador on Monday evening for a reception dedicated to Phoenicia's visit to...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Oct 30, 20191 min read
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Phoenicia in MoroccoÂ
On October 25th we arrived in Essaouira, Morocco and after pulling up the anchor in the morning we moored up in the city's bustling...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Oct 29, 20191 min read
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Help keep us afloat
The Phoenicia is currently bound for the fortified town of Essaouira on the west coast of Morocco, with expected arrival tomorrow...

Clary
Oct 24, 20191 min read
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The Phoenicians in CadizÂ
On day one in Cadiz the crew visited the Phoenician section of Museum of Cádiz. Known to the Phoenicians as Gadir or Agadir - "The Wall"...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Oct 20, 20192 min read
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Cadiz to MoroccoÂ
After a fascinating and restful stop in Cadiz we are back on our way again towards Morocco for the third leg of the expedition. We very...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Oct 20, 20191 min read
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Gibraltar to Cadiz
9:00 am: With the morning sun emerging from behind the Rock of Gibraltar we now begin the short journey to Cadiz, Spain. Founded by the...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Oct 16, 20191 min read
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Pit-stop in Algiers
Phoenicia and crew are making a pit stop in Algiers for a couple of days. After we've made some mast adjustments we're looking forward...

Clary
Oct 5, 20191 min read
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The Phoenicians Before Columbus Expedition is underway!
The Phoenicians Before Columbus Expedition is underway! We are sailing from Tunisia to America to raise awareness and demonstrate that...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Sep 28, 20191 min read
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Arriving in Tunisia - Thursday 19th
Day 1 in Tunisia: We couldn't have asked for a better reception. After arriving in Carthage, the crew and our generous hosts had a...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Sep 22, 20191 min read
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Sailing in to Carthage
The majestic Phoenician sail was hoisted on our way in to Tunisia.
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Sep 22, 20191 min read
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Cartegena, Spain to Carthage, Tunisia
From "New Carthage" to the original; one ancient city to the next, we are now underway with our journey towards Tunisia. Our route will...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Sep 8, 20191 min read
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Cartagena before Carthage
We are taking advantage of a short 24 hour weather window, where the strong easterly winds subside, to make our way north-east to...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Sep 4, 20191 min read
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Apologies: Our GPS Tracker is Currently Down
You may have noticed, the last position we transmitted on the website was from Lisbon. The data from our journey to Gibraltar has not...
Charlie Mannix-Beale
Aug 31, 20191 min read
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Making our way to the start
If you've been following us on social media, YB Tracking or here on the Blog, you'll know that Phoenicia has left the UK and is making...

Clary
Jul 27, 20191 min read
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Phoenicia arrives in Plymouth
At midday we arrived at Sutton Harbour following our successful overnight transit from Lyme Regis. Thanks for all the fantastic support...

Clary
Jul 10, 20191 min read
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Gosport departure
Phoenicia left Royal Clarence Marina on Thursday 4th July and has now reached Lyme Regis. The sun was shining and gentle winds and good...

Clary
Jul 3, 20191 min read
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Phoenicia arrives Lyme Regis
We have arrived in Lyme Regis at the Cobb and the ship will be open to the public for tours on Sunday and Monday 7th and 8th July...

Clary
Jun 25, 20191 min read
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