Messing About In Sailboats

Sydney-Hobart Slideshow (2010)

Back in 2010, I created this slideshow using the wonderful photos of Carlo Borleghi. Enjoy! Read more →

Phoenix Rises

I guess the title of this post is a little ironic as it has been a year since my last post. No excuses and no dramas, I have been all consumed by starting a business.Will try a little harder to keep this puppy going despite other distractions. I received an email today from Paul Gelder, the former editor of Yachting Monthly that inspired me to get off my provervial and start posting again. Since his retirment he has been all consumed by the refit of a 1978 trimaran. This video shows Paul enjoying the fruits of his labor and an awe-inspiring refit sequence. In his own words: This was my biggest DIY project ever! I guessed it might take me 1,000-hours-plus, at least. It turned out to be nearly 1,500 hours. Phoenix is a 1978 Mark II Telstar trimaran, which I've owned for 21 years. Designed by Tony Smith, she... Read more →

How Not To Board A Boat

Trailer For Documentary About 2008 Vendee

Is it really 4 years agao and it's about to get started again. More stuff like this here. Read more →

Being a Bowman Isn't Boring

The young guy who is bowman on Belle Faster (the J30 on which I crew) was a little disparaging about being a bowman on the more modern yachts that lack a symetrical spinnaker and pole. In the main I agree with him but as this video shows, being a bowman on the more modern yachts is anything but dull. It looks downright bloody terrifying, especuially given the speeds Mar Mostro travels at. Read more →