I wrote this post on-board CV22 for the official Clipper blog, but our satcomms failed and it wasn’t published, so I thought I’d share it with you instead…
Leg 8, Race 12, Day 10. 049 ,05’3″ N. 030, 11′ 8″ W
A Postcard From The North Atlantic Ocean.
Category Archives: Adventures at Sea
Is it a bird, a plane, a dolphin or a porpoise?
A few weeks ago, I enjoyed a fantastic weekend on the water – what has now turned out to be my last full weekend on the water before I head across the pond for my Atlantic race. There’s not much to tell, as it was simply a quiet, relaxing cruise up the east coast and back, but I did want to share some pics with you…
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Sailing The Beast From The East
When you find yourself working on the bow in sub-zero temperatures, in force 7 conditions, amidst some of the most severe weather the UK has endured in recent years, you can either go one of two way’s – quit or carry on. Last weekend, I was faced with this challenge and I made the choice to carry on. Overcoming so many challenges – the cold, the wind, de-icing the boat, and in fact just getting to the boat! I sailed the Beast from the East.
