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
Let’s talk about SATs
You would have to be a hermit living in a cave on a deserted island not to know that it’s SATs week in schools. I could say they’re a bit marmitey to say the least. People either love them or … 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
Level 1 Training – Part 1
I’ve been back several days now, but haven’t really felt like posting anything until now. The news of the tragic death of Sarah Young, who was swept overboard from the Ichorcoal yacht broke while we were travelling home from Gosport, … Continued