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An eventful day the week before last. Two completely unrelated events – having to climb the mast and later a ‘slight’ injury to my arm. It started off as such a calm nice day on the Solent with a great group on board. Little did we imagine how it would all turn out.
We saw dolphins but look what one crew saw – a whale! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLF-ePigzfI&feature=share
I am planning my next 5 Day Day Skipper/Competent Crew course between mid March and end of April 2015 (maybe more than one course). There is flexibility to see what suits most people. Course could be Monday to Friday, Saturday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Sunday. Cost will range from £500 to £625 per person…
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…
Team events – challenging and even more satisfying to organise events with several boats – we just did one for 45 people and 6 boats. Everyone starts so nervously and to see their faces as they each take turns to steer the boat – we rarely keep to a straight line as they each learn…
A great first Stag sailing weekend of 2015. The varied weather added to the enjoyment. We had a long lively sail against the wind and tide from Lymington to Cowes on Saturday but a gentle downwind sail back on Sunday. A relaxing lunch in Newtown Creek where we saw one of the resident seals. A…
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…