Another beautiful sunset on the Solent. We set off for our night sail shortly after this.
A night sail I did a week after this was rather different – wild, wet and windy! Guess you take the rough with the smooth.
Both sails were great experiences.
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…
A few interesting/incredible/valuable articles. Yes – they really do play cricket on Bramble Bank – a great example of why you must be able to read charts and navigate! Only about twice a year can you see the bank but it is there…… http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/sticky-wicket-for-midsolent-cricket-46177.aspx http://www.iwradio.co.uk/articles/2012-09-18-cricketers-in-mid-solent-rescue Ouch! Another critical area to navigate. Some of you will…
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Lymington Yacht Haven in February! Unbelievable that we had 30 knots of wind at the weekend when we were doing our Man Over Board Drills. Peace before the storm. You could see the storm coming so we ran for cover but did get wet! A good reminder of how quickly the weather changes. This wasn’t…
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…
This has been an exceptionally busy sailing season with regattas, family and friends sailing, teaching, stags and corporate sailing. The weather plays its part but it has not stopped the sailing (until this week!). Whilst things may be slowing down, I have lots planned still – Hamble Winter Series, mile building trips and more courses. Then…