Trips

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 hard
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01
Jun
Fog, Swell and an Autopilot Tantrum: Salcombe to Fowey

Fog, Swell and an Autopilot Tantrum: Salcombe to Fowey

We left Salcombe in thick fog and bigger swell than forecast, rode one long close-hauled line toward Fowey, and then—
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31
May
Anstey’s Cove to Salcombe: Racing Friends, Coastguard Drama and a Proper Sail

Anstey’s Cove to Salcombe: Racing Friends, Coastguard Drama and a Proper Sail

Feeling sunburnt, slightly under the weather and questioning whether we should even leave Anstey’s Cove, we cast off anyway
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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
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