Sailing involves many skills, some obvious, some less so. Even landlubbers will know that being around boats involves some or all of the following: – pulling on ropes – getting from A to B without going aground at C – steering a straight course for hours on end clutching a mug of lukewarm tea, being continue reading »
I was curled up in a sleeping bag with the light from paraffin lamps casting a warm glow on the varnished woodwork of the cabin. The shelves were stuffed with sailing gear and books; on the cabin table a bottle of wine, the ship’s log book and a scribbled note from the skipper: “Help yourself continue reading »
Several days of thinking ‘must update my blog’ usually pass before I get round to it. The plan is always to sit down in the evening with a clear head and a glass of wine and get inspired. This rarely happens. The glass of wine always happens, but not the clear head, or even the continue reading »