by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing
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...
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing
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...
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing
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...
by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | ARC 2024, Sailing
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...
by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Sailing
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...
