Merry Christmas One & All

Wishing a very Happy Christmas to loved ones, family, friends and colleagues.  As we near the end of 2022, I leave you with a quote from Smith and Burrows from the song, ‘When the Thames froze.’ “The end of Christmas day, when there is nothing left to say. The...

Stretching out the sailing

METS 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...

St Tropez, San Francisco and Speaking

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. Credit: @lespetitesphotosdelolo I started the month...

Sailing and spectating

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...

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race

RORC Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Photo: James Tomlinson Boat: 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...

Ready to RockIt Round Britain and Ireland

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,...