Diary
March 27, 2019
March madness
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Just as mother nature seems to be working all hours at this time of year, I too seem to have had a very active month. Earlier in March I attended the premier screening of Maiden. The film documents Tracy Edwards’ journey to become skipper of the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the…
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February 28, 2019
When I was first approached to interview sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, I was honoured and excited that we would be carrying out the interview whilst sailing his yacht Suhaili. I then became slightly less excited when I realised that we would be sailing off the south coast of England in mid February. Who knew…
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January 30, 2019
Winter warmer
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After the great result in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, Wild Oats X was safely delivered back home to Sydney and I was able to enjoy a little sightseeing before heading back to the UK. Starting the year on the water felt like a good omen and I hope that 2019 provides me with…
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January 1, 2019
New Year Revolution
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Happy New Year everyone and a warm welcome to 2019. No doubt everyone has been busy making their new year resolutions. This year, instead of the traditional resolutions, I am going to endorse something more drastic – A revolution, A plastic revolution. It was heartening in 2018 to see so much interest and change relating…
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December 29, 2018
Well, although it was the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race, the weather and conditions we experienced made me question where we were in the world. We had warm downwind conditions and finished in 2 days 1 hour 53 minutes and 15 seconds. Crossing the line in sixth place and finishing second overall on IRC. Not…
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December 23, 2018
Happy holidays to one and all!
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As I write this, I hope that the majority of people will by now have checked out of work to enjoy a few days of festive fun with loved ones. I have managed to dodge the British weather yet again this year as I spend another Christmas with a difference. I have been in Australia…
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November 29, 2018
December down under
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Well, November hurtled by at a pace and with emergence of sparkly dresses and glitter, we know what is just around the corner! Yes, it’s the Strictly Come Dancing final. My invitation to take part seems to have been lost in the post again this year but that’s probably for the best as I am…
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November 2, 2018
Time to give back
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October has been another busy month which has taken me to some very different locations to meet a wide variety of people. Volvo Penta and Amer Yachts hosted a Sustainability in Yachting forum in San Remo and I was invited to speak about my experiences as an ocean advocate. The event brought together representatives of…
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September 26, 2018
Autumnal activity
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Earlier in the month I was onboard legendary and newly restored yacht Maiden for her first voyage. We made our way from the south coast up to London ahead of her global campaign to promote education for girls. The voyage took us under a specially opened Tower Bridge where a royal welcome awaited us. Camilla,…
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August 28, 2018
Urban Drinking Water Challenge
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“Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.” As English Poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, states in his poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner first published in 1798. And that statement has never been so true. We take for granted the fresh water that flows from our taps. We then hear the scare stories…
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