Problems, problems   I’ve just picked up my last sail from One Sails; an A5 – it’s perfectly flaked and folded in it’s bag in the hold underne

Just back from a 24hr shake down sail; tired, sunburned and totally satisfied.

It’s been time to slow down a bit.

It really is great to be back; the trip down went hitch free apart from I got stung for the overhang of my mast on Britanny Ferries! Can you believe that?

 It’s over, and I have the traditional sore throat to prove it has been a tough week.

It’s time to make a few decisions on my sails for the transat and at last month my sailmaker John Parker, from Parker and Kay came to sail my mini in the solent and help me with a making my m

Thursday was a big day for me; the dream became reality.

 I received official confirmation that I have a place in the 2011 mini transat.

Thursday was a big day for me; the dream became reality.

 I received official confirmation that I have a place in the 2011 mini transat.

I went for a sail yesterday.

The Fastnet is no picnic!