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
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—
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
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
Preparations
Before every sailing trip there’s a point where the excitement starts to outweigh the planning. We’d reached that
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