Snowdrops, sunshine and a spaniel

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Diary

This year I found myself at home for the whole month of February, which was a mixed blessing. I swapped hanging out in airports for catching up with friends and family and focussing on my personal training. The upside was being able to relax and enjoy this time...

Where did January go?

by | Feb 2, 2025 | Diary

Well, I have to say that I hope the speed of January passing is not indicative of the rest of the year! I can’t believe it is February already but I guess that happens when you are busy. I have been lucky with a varied start to the year, which kicked off in France...

Trip down memory lane

by | Dec 4, 2024 | Diary

Global Challenge 2004/5 20 year reunion, Portsmouth. On occasion I find myself in the enviable position of being able to give something back to the sport I love, the ocean I am a steward for and provide inspiration to the next generation. In November, I had the...

The race is on

by | Nov 11, 2024 | Diary

Every four years there is a strange yet strong calling to a small sleepy fishing town in the Vendée region of France. People descend upon this town in their droves. This seaside fishing town turns into an international destination welcoming everyone with open arms,...

World Sailing Trust

by | Oct 1, 2024 | Diary

The greatest change for me this month has been my tenure as Chair of the World Sailing Trust coming to a close. Back in 2018 I was asked to take on the role of Chair for the newly formed World Sailing Trust. It was with a mix of apprehension and excitement that I...

Gliding to the end of the summer

by | Aug 31, 2024 | Diary

Credit: Ron Smith Photography Who like me was hooked on watching the Louis Vuitton Preliminary series for the America’s Cup? I wanted to see how the AC 75 race yachts were looking and if the design race had the teams close in performance. Then, the ultimate question,...