Yachting Monthly was recently contacted to let us know about a new book, written in French and downloadable for free, recounting a circumnavigation in 1966-68. Guy Quiesse, the author, Claude…
Cruising life
Jonty Pearce: Living the high life
The Ancient Mother (her description) was 92 this weekend. She remains a sprightly, bright, and upright example of good preservation, and it has become our habit to celebrate her birthday…
A charter in the British Virgin Islands
Chris Beeson has gone to The Dogs, reached the Bitter End, even needed Painkillers – and never been happier than on charter in the British Virgin Islands
Jonty Pearce: Marine Conservation Zones
While many leisure yachtsmen might support the idea of Marine Conservation Zones, there is simultaneous apprehension about them – the echo of a caveat such as ‘as long as they…
Dick Durham March 2016 Podcast
My mother died recently and I now know why ships are called shes. I suddenly feel as though I’ve been left to swim for it, even though I’ve been old enough…
Jonty Pearce: The Penguin AGM
Maybe I should explain further in case by any chance readers of these pages think that I have finally been ejected from the confines of my mind. I am not…
Jonty Pearce: Just mooning around
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright– And this was odd, because it…
Jonty Pearce: And Still the Rain Came down
Floods, rain and boat damp, Jonty Pearce takes stock of the wild British weather.
Jonty Pearce: Marina Life
At this time of year, especially on a rare warm winter fine day, I like to sit in Aurial’s cockpit and let my eye and mind wander over the marina…
Jonty Pearce: Seduction of the sea
The physical aspect of on board romance is a subject rarely covered by the yachting press. We know many sailors do participate in a bit of nookie afloat, but few…