Offshore

So this weekend I was supposed to be heading to Bristol to float around Axebridge with Cookie and Emma, but a zero wind situation scuppered that.

Somehow, I accidently went 'Offshore' (read, orienteering around the channel) yachting on John Merricks 2 the RYA TP52 instead. Whoops.

It turned out to be really good fun; if you’ve got to go leadmining, do it on one of these. Plus, it was great to sail with 13 young talented sailors, with no egos in sight and lots of drive. There was a really great atmosphere on the boat, you can’t fault it. Getting line honours (and beating the Artemis IMOCA60) helped too..

There was even a decent breeze, eventually. Not much compares to tight reaching at night in 17-18 knots of breeze. It’s so far removed from Mothing, but at the same time plenty of the skills are transferable – lots to learn, in both directions. Thanks for having me guys. More please!

Top Gun 2!

Ok, so it takes a lot to merit a new blog post. We've a had a worlds, lots of sailing, yadder yadder.

But...

Tom Cruise to Star in Top Gun 2! According to 'A Source', in the Highly reputable Sun Newspaper:

"The idea is Maverick is at the Top Gun school as an instructor - and this time it is he who has to deal with a cocky new female pilot."

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/wenn/20080721/ten-cruise-to-star-in-top-gun-sequel-c60bd6d.html

Happy Days!

More Sailing Please..

What is it about this class, that means one can spend a difficult week sailing (or not..), and come back more enthused than ever? I guess that's the eternal magic of the Moth.

We've learnt our lessons from the worlds, and already the preperations for next time have become. The plan? More group sailing, more social sailing, more fun (more gym time..). Its going to be fantastic.

My new Product the Hercules Red Eye sold well. Watch this space for a range of hop -us for the moth using it, inculding pre spliced ready to fit kickers, and DSK75 lightweight shrouds. They'll soon be available at http://www.hercules-sailing.com, just as soon as I get the website online and running..

Windy Weymouth

Winnnnndddyyy, windy, windy
Not Going Sailing,
windy windy,
going slightly crazy,
windy windy,
chasing seagulls
CAAAWWWW