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The Cold Water Swimmer

November 5, 2025|Melinda Weir

A story about the joy and clarity of wild swimming, resetting the mind and body after long days working on the boat, with glimpses of seals and family adventures in...

From the Swallow: The Journey of a Name

October 27, 2025|Melinda Weir

A story about swallows, sea journeys, and the name that carries the spirit of freedom — Gwennel, the heart behind From the Swallow.

A picture of a creek at sunset, the clouds are reflected in the water. There are sailing bots moored up

Life in the Boatyard

October 5, 2025|Melinda Weir

A story about life at the quiet end of a River Dart creek, working on Gwennel and living gently among hills, hedgerows, and the hum of boatyard days.

Welcome Aboard the Swallow

October 3, 2025|Melinda Weir

A story about a boat named Gwennel — the Swallow — and a slow, sea-shaped life of sailing, foraging, and simple tideside days.

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