Sleigh-ride sailing into 2022!
In February, I stepped into the French shorthanded racing Figaro circuit for the first time. One small step across the water…one giant leap for me in my sailing career. For over a year…
RORC 2H Offshore Race Recap!
RORC 2H Offshore Race Recap! It is fair to say that we were beyond nervous before the start on Saturday. To put it simply, we had been selected to…
My trip around Britain, in words: The End!
The End After arriving in Cowes, I spent most of the following morning on the end of the telephone doing press and radio interviews. Amazingly, my trip had generated quite…
My trip around Britain, in words: Padstow to Cowes
Padstow to Cowes Waking up in Padstow the next morning, I felt like I in a completely different place from the day before. Arriving the previous afternoon in thick fog,…
My trip around Britain, in words: Pwllheli to Padstow Part 2 – One word, FOG!!!
Milford Haven to Padstow That night I managed no more than half an hour’s sleep before I got up and left Milford Haven. I did not actually feel very tired…
My trip around Britain, in words: Pwllheli to Padstow – Part 1
Pwllheli to Milford Haven My final night in Pwllheli was spent preparing for what was going to be a pretty non-stop three days. Then, I set the alarm to screech…
My trip around Britain, in words: Holyhead to Pwllheli
Holyhead to Pwllheli Alchemy and I found ourselves stuck in Holyhead for three days. Although it was once again very frustrating, I did get to explore Anglesey a bit which…
My trip trip around Britain, in words: Bangor to Holyhead
Bangor to Holyhead Following five days in Bangor I was quite eager to get moving again. Although I had had an amazing time, I was determined to get South. What…
I’m joining the boatfolk community!
I’m joining the boatfolk community! Today I am delighted to announce that I have joined forces with boatfolk, one of the leading boating businesses in the UK. As some of you might…
My trip around Britain, in words: Stranraer to Bangor
Stranraer to Bangor Following my rather eventful passage to Stranraer I was a bit shaken up. It had been a challenge that had knocked me sideways and now I was…