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...
Wildlife Conservation: The Work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
by admin | December 10, 2024 | Wildlife Conservation | 0 Comments
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a leading conservation organisation and one the oldest wildlife charities in Africa; it is utterly committed to the preservation, conservation and protection of nature. The trust was established over 45 years ago and...
Setting Sail for a Career in Yachting
by admin | December 6, 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...
Sailing Blog Part 4 (Escapado)
by admin | November 29, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
28/09/2024 - 06/10/2024 Golfe de Saint-Tropez Wow did I learn a lot this week. I used different lines for the first time, different sails, and pushed Escapado to the max. What an amazing experience racing with 250 boats and 4000 people all from different...
Sailing Blog Part 4 (Escapado)
by admin | November 28, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Gibraltar – Sainte Maxime (St Tropez) 20/09/2024 - 25/09/2024 - 758 Nautical miles And then there were three. Less than 100 miles along the Andalucía coast after Gibraltar, one crew dropped out and it was just Germaine, Leander (an apprentice)...
Sailing Blog Part 3 (Escapado)
by admin | November 27, 2024 | Sailing | 0 Comments
A Coruña - Gibraltar 10/09/2024 - 20/09/2024 - 746 Nautical miles You may notice that I previously said this journey should have taken 6 days when in fact it has taken 11. We didn’t get attacked by orcas but were advised and eventually decided to only sail...
Sailing Blog Part 2 (Escapado)
by admin | November 26, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
La Rochelle – A Coruña 03/09/2024 - 06/09/2024 - 484 Nautical miles Moving on from La Rochelle towards Galicia and orca territory, we sail expecting the weather the Bay of Biscay is known for. As with the first group, we have a mixture of backgrounds...
Sailing Blog Part 1 (Escapado)
by admin | November 25, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Hamble – La Rochelle 27/08/2024 - 31/08/2024 - 496 nautical miles Back on the sea for a new adventure. Different boat, different crew, different skippers. One adventure to prepare me for the challenge of the ARC in November. Gaining experience sailing on...