ARC 2024 – 18/12/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
Here is where a 24 day adventure ends. The lights of St Lucia and its neighbour, Martinique glisten in the distance in the early hours of the morning. Our celebrations are composed, accompanied by the small welcoming party on the dock armed with a welcoming hamper, a...
ARC 2024 – 17/12/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
Squalls are common in an Atlantic crossing. We had been lucky for a while, only passing under electric storms accompanied by light rain that strangely brought no wind. It had been heard of other boats ahead of us were passing through all sorts; wind holes and strong...
ARC 2024 – 09/12/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
I’ve mentioned orcas a few times in some of my previous blogs whilst sailing in the sighting hotpots like the Portuguese coast and the straights. For this voyage, I thought, as you probably would, there would be no need to worry about the orcas. So imagine my surprise...
ARC 2024 – 07/12/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
We’ve had a little adventure within the adventure since my last entry. About 200 miles from the coast of Mauritania, our starter motor caught fire! Like other boats, we had been using the engine to only charge the batteries and not for propulsion as it states in the...
ARC 2024 – 28/11/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
3 days later and going strong. There are still a couple of days left until I’ve matched my longest non-stop passage, and from then on, I’ll be living a new challenge. Adopting to a new watch system and living on a 12-metre yacht with 8 other people is in itself a...
ARC 2024 – 25/11/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
2 days into the race and Escapado and her crew are still in Las Palmas making repairs. I definitely dodged a bullet with that one. After leaving her in St Tropez, she sailed to Malta and competed in the Middle Sea Race before making her way back to Gibraltar and...
ARC 2024 – 24/11/2024
by admin | February 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing | 0 Comments
SV Venturoso 24/11/2024 - 18/12/2024 3081 nautical miles Gran Canaria – St Lucia Well, I’m finally off. Several months talking about it, and now I'm finally underway. ARC 2024. My first ocean crossing. All my preparation over the past year has led to this. This...
What Is the RYA’s ‘Together on Water’ Strategy?
by admin | December 23, 2024 | Sailing | 0 Comments
Those wishing to start a career in the yachting industry can look forward to an exciting and rewarding adventure – but beginning the journey requires both a strong foundation and plenty of careful preparation. What Do I Need to Start a Career in the Yachting...
Setting Sail for Winter Sun
by admin | December 17, 2024 | Sailing | 0 Comments
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, the idea of heading off for some winter sun becomes particularly appealing. Some of the best sailing destinations for winter sun include the Seychelles, Martinique, the British Virgin Isles, Grenada, Phuket, and Cape...
Sailing Around Gibraltar: An Unforgettable Experience
by admin | December 13, 2024 | Sailing | 0 Comments
Sailors looking for an excellent cruising base would do well to consider Gibraltar; it’s the gateway to the Mediterranean and the perfect spot from which to discover the surrounding area. Gibraltar is a city and British Overseas Territory on the Iberian...