Now was that Necessary?
Blinkin’ eck Batman. What a windy weekend that was with an ‘unusually deep low’ parked over the UK for the weekend. And on-board, 3 Start Yachting students all keen to have their first sailing...
View ArticleWhat They Don’t Tell You About.
As many of the poor souls who get to have me as their sailing instructor can attest to, some of the more ‘memorable’ moments on a course are not necessarily those that are outlined in the RYA training...
View ArticleThe Learning Curve
Another fantastic weekend out on the Solent instructing for HSY, with sisters Elaine & Claire doing Start Yachting & Cynthia & Luca doing their final weekend of Competent Crew. To my...
View ArticleBeautiful Beaulieu – By Land & Sea
So after 7 days instructing in the Solent, where else would you go for your wedding anniversary – but back down to the Solent? Beaulieu is a regular haunt on courses – usually with a night spent on a...
View Article‘I’ve had a shocker’– That’s what she said!
How much fun & entertainment can you cram into 5 days afloat? When you have Craig, Colin & Niki on-board for their Day Skipper practical, you would be amazed. As a bonus I also got to learn...
View ArticleWhen I said …….
Instructing continues to provide many learning moments for me. It never gets dull. Just when you think you’ve got something down pat, you’ll be surprised. Wooow – what you doing???? This usually...
View ArticleThe Girl Gets Around
My oh my did we whizz around the Solent last week on the lovely boat Liberty Belle. Anyone recognise the theme & song titles? Answers at the end. 1. ‘Been working so hard, I’m punching my card....
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