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Two days apart and how different the weather was. That is what makes it such fun sailing in and near the Solent. Both days were warm and both days were great fun. One day you are in shorts and T shirts, the next in full wet weather gear and 25+ knots of wind. It just makes you appreciate each day for what it is.
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.
Just completed the Fastnet Race with a great Russian crew. We had probably best conditions possible but it was still plenty challenging. Some great photos on my FB page. This picture includes Parallel Blue sailing with Team Snell banner as we started our 608 nm race. It took us just over 4 days. We had…
Apart from Stag/Hen and family/friend weekends I have now skippered lots of Corporate Charter days. Sailing as a form of Corporate Entertainment is brilliant and an excellent great value alternative to the more usual rugby/golf/racing days. We have circa 6 people on the boat – usually 2 hosts and 4 customers/clients. Everyone gets a chance…
Couldn’t wait until March! 5 Days sailing now from Friday 2 January to Tuesday 6 January. Options to do Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper (if theory completed) or simply to get more ‘time on the water’. Place available for keen sailors. Yachts have heating so we will have plenty of stops to warm up if it…
Amazing day and views when we were heading towards the North Channel on an October Sunday having sailed back from Weymouth. Yes – we really have had a nice sunny day – see the blue skies!
It is over a year since I swapped life in an office for a life on the sea – as a skipper for various charter companies. My lifestyle could not be more different and how much I have learned. Lets be clear – I had no real idea of what I would do and day…