Ready to RockIt Round Britain and Ireland

by | Aug 2, 2022 | Diary

Credit: Tim Butt @ Vertigo Films 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,...

Racing to the start line

by | Jul 5, 2022 | Diary

Credit: Richard Palmer s/y Jangada 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...

Watery adventures of a different kind

by | Jun 8, 2022 | Diary

Credit: Haven Knox-Johnston 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...

June jubilations

by | Jun 6, 2022 | Diary

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...

Back on the water

by | Apr 29, 2022 | Diary

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...