The first thing I noticed, while leafing through the tourist board bumpf in the room of my Tallinn hotel, was barely a mention of what I’d been invited to Estonia…
Philippa Park
Tom Cunliffe April 2016 podcast
Easter is upon us again, reminding me of the first time I crossed the Channel as skipper of my own boat. My wife and I set out for Cherbourg from…
Dick Durham May 2016 podcast
From my bedroom window I can see a small stone memorial in the corner of an ancient churchyard overlooking the Thames Estuary; on it are the names of four fisherman…
May 2016
May 2016 In your May 2016 issue: SAILING SKILLS Expert On Board: Atlantic crossing advice Graham Snook met crews who had just crossed the Atlantic to find out what they…
Hurley heads home to Plymouth
The Hurley Owners’ Association is celebrating half a century since the Hurley 18 and 22 were created, staging a weekend-long event in Plymouth called ‘Bring Your Hurley Home’. Between July…
Jonty Pearce: Junk rig?
I apologise for the deliberately misleading title. Rather than a whimsy about the renowned junk rig, I was inspired to ponder about the quantity of junk a yacht can accumulate…
Jonty Pearce: A tender moment
Jeremy knocked on the side of Aurial, giving me a welcome respite from changing the engine anode. After kindly passing me a magic diesel sealing pencil, I admired the black…
April 2016
April 2016 In your April 2016 issue: SAILING SKILLS Expert on board: A yachtsman’s guide to shipping To stay safe around shipping, you need to understand it. John Lang…
Jonty Pearce: Rugby by the sea
“A long time ago in a marina far, far away….” Well, last weekend, actually, in Pembrokeshire. Despite the speedy approach of Spring, we are still held in Winter’s grip. There…
Jonty Pearce: Boat Cat
Sadly, we are down to one cat. Liver cancer claimed Archie, our ‘outdoor cat’ in November, and Puffball, our ‘Indoor Cat’ has ruled the roost since. Carol is desperate to…