Level 2 Training – Part 2
OK so hands up who knew you could stitch ropes together? No, neither did I, but thats just what we did! See, it’s amazing what skills you learn while training with Clipper! I have no idea quite how we fixed … Continued
Level 2 Training – Part 1
It was actually with some trepidation I set off for Gosport for Level 2 Training. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, just that Level 2 was supposed to be much harder than Level 1, which to be fair – … Continued
Anniversaries, celebrations & new friends
The past couple of months have marked some important anniversaries for me. I could technically do a post for each of them, but then I wouldn’t have time to go to an Open Village in my ward and have cake. … Continued
Level 1 Training – Part 2
So we came through Storm Katie unscathed and really quite grateful that our skipper had made the decision to keep us in port for the worst of the weather. Each day started pretty much the same, whoever was “Mother” for … Continued
Thoughts on kit
Clipper send us a very comprehensive kit list for training, but then add that they don’t recommend purchasing any expensive items until after Level 1 when you can get advice from your Skipper and Mate. Which is great, just as … Continued