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!