Category Archives: sailing

Where is Abby Sunderland, and why is she out there?

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I woke this morning to the news of Abby Sunderland. To be honest, in amongst the Jessica fanfare I had forgotten she was out there on her Open 40 trying to beat a record… When I was in Hawaii, I … Continue reading

Next stop Coffs Harbour

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The sailing thus far, has for the most part been idyllic. I say for the most part, because the last 48 hours have verged more on the miserable scale of things than anything else. Passing 160 nautical miles (around 300km) … Continue reading

Australia is on my chart

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My recent posts have been rather anguished. I’ve been in a very odd state of mind, there is no doubt about it. Someone left a comment on my last post saying I was sounding more and more like Moitessier. And … Continue reading