Just completed teaching another Day Skipper and Competent Crew Course. Great group and we laughed as we learned. We had fantastic weather too – hopefully you can tell from some of the pictures on FB. Thanks to Sue, Roger and Judith for great company and being so keen to learn.
Fabulous 7 days of sailing on the Solent last week. Sunshine, good winds and great fun – oh and rather strong tides. Everyone could see very clearly that you have to plan around the tides – it is very hard work if you have to fight them. When you get wind and tide and sun…
Great to be racing in Cowes week. The weather is not dampening spirits but racing might be quite slow today. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/sailing/11792004/Yachting-back-in-vogue-as-boats-flock-to-Cowes-Week.html
What cute ducklings. They were absolutely tiny and in the middle of Southampton water. They seemed to be holding their own in what must have seemed like the Atlantic to them. We just had to go back and take some photos and tried not to scare them. What a contrast to the huge container ships…
Completed Round The Island race in just under 9 hours. Had a fantastic group on board – we sailed well and had lots of fun. Perfect conditions for this unique race.
What a great sailing season. I did not expect it to be so busy! I have seen how superb sailing can be for corporate events, team events, reward events, stag and hen weekends and getting friends and family together. It can be challenging and relaxing. There is activity but also time to chat. I have…
Another great race starting in the Solent. Only 2 weeks ago it was the start of the Clipper race and last Sunday the Fastnet competitors left Cowes. What a sight as the yachts raced down the Solent. We had a great view as we sailed towards Newtown Creek on the beautiful Jeanneau 44i and anchored…