Happy holidays to one and all!

Happy holidays to one and all!

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...
December down under

December down under

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...
Time to give back

Time to give back

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...
Autumnal activity

Autumnal activity

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...
Urban Drinking Water Challenge

Urban Drinking Water Challenge

“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...

Making events more sustainable

The Volvo Ocean Race finished just in time for me to enjoy some of the major sporting events that take place over the summer months. Since I have been back home, we’ve had Wimbledon, Formula One Grand Prix, Football World Cup, European Championships in Glasgow and...