Diary

December 5, 2022
Stretching out the sailing premium
I tried something new for November and I have to say I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I completed a Pilates course using the reformer, tower and other equipment. Going on looks alone, the reformer could be mistaken for a medieval rack but, whilst it was challenging, it fell short of torture! The…
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October 27, 2022
St Tropez, San Francisco and Speaking premium
October was topped and tailed with some cool sailing and in between being on the water, I enjoyed time with friends and family. I was also able to share some of my experiences with several very different audiences. I started the month in style by joining the sailing team onboard Kallima, a Swan 80, in…
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September 29, 2022
Sailing and spectating premium
This month, I have transitioned from sailing offshore double handed to the other extremes of our sport. I had the pleasure of joining a Swan 80 called Kallima for the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. It was so great to be part of a team again and a delight to experience the beautiful…
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September 1, 2022
Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race premium
August was all about the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race…and the recovery thereafter. I have written a summary of the race which gives an insight into our two weeks at sea, ahead of episodes 5 and 6 of the series of short films following RockIt’s 2022 campaign which will be released soon. With light…
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August 2, 2022
Ready to RockIt Round Britain and Ireland premium
Final practise races, final preparations, and the final few days in which to panic! July was all about time on the water and staying cool in the heat we have been experiencing. In addition to the high temperature, for yet another year, we have also been plagued by light winds. This makes me apprehensive ahead…
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July 5, 2022
Racing to the start line premium
RockIt continues her preparations for the big event this year. Time seems to be passing so quickly we have taken to counting down the days. This month has seen us complete our second and third race with lessons being learnt along the way. We have greater confidence in our rig set up and sail choice,…
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June 8, 2022
Watery adventures of a different kind premium
Late autumn last year I headed to Leicestershire and embarked on an altogether different experience out on the water. I was invited to spend a couple of days on a narrowboat on the Grand Union Canal and, although that may seem like a world away from ocean racing, I was to discover that there were…
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June 6, 2022
June jubilations premium
We left May behind and entered June with a whirl of street parties, cream teas and bunting as the Jubilee celebrations marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne took over the UK. The bonus bank holiday was a boon for me as it allowed our most recent RORC Race to start on Thursday lunchtime…
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May 12, 2022
The Double Handed Offshore Season gets underway for Dee Caffari and Shirley Robertson onboard “RockIt” premium
Dee Caffari and Shirley Robertson will hit the Double Handed start line together for the first time this weekend as the accomplished British duo start their  Double Handed Offshore Series season racing their new Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 ‘RockIt’.  A new partnership for this 2022 season, the pair will be taking part in the De Guingand Bowl overnight race,…
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April 29, 2022
Back on the water premium
You know Spring has finally sprung when the sun is shining, and all the Easter chocolate has been consumed. Recently it really has felt as though we have turned a seasonal corner and can look forward to summer and the warmer weather it will bring. The timing of the better weather is perfect as, in…
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