Gemma Bailey

Gemma Bailey

Marketing geek, adventure addict, and currently trying to figure out how to get Bella cat to actually enjoy the waves.
07
Jun
Late Start, Big Seas and an Unexpected Bath: Helford to Newlyn

Late Start, Big Seas and an Unexpected Bath: Helford to Newlyn

What should have been a fairly straightforward passage from Helford River to Newlyn turned into a day of big seas,
5 min read
05
Jun
Racing the Gale from Fowey to the Helford River

Racing the Gale from Fowey to the Helford River

We woke to a shifting forecast, a looming gale warning, and that familiar itch to move. So we motor-sailed
7 min read
30
May
One Last Day in Brixham: Airshow, Anchors and Anstey’s Cove

One Last Day in Brixham: Airshow, Anchors and Anstey’s Cove

Our final day in Brixham wasn’t spent making miles south. Instead, we spent it watching aircraft roar overhead, sharing
7 min read
27
May
Preparations

Preparations

Before every sailing trip there’s a point where the excitement starts to outweigh the planning. We’d reached that
7 min read
21
Apr
The first sail of 2026 and a lost boat hook

The first sail of 2026 and a lost boat hook

Getting the rust off We had this grand plan for the first sail of 2026. A decent sail across to
4 min read