Aurora is fitted with a furling jib. This is not to be confused with the reefing jib systems fitted to yachts. You can’t progressively reef when you have a furling system. It is all or nothing. But this is not a problem when the boat’s jib is as...

Chris Yardley's picture of Pat, myself and Chris with Pat's boat at Sandwick bay on the 25th of September. As well as our trip to Rutland (see previous post) I'm hoping to do a few winter day sails in the Solent and I may join the DCA for some of their...

We are currently trying to plan a day's cruise at Rutland water on the 21st November. It's a good location as it is in the middle of the country so I'm hoping to see a few more people. If you are interested please contact me. There are 3 possible boats...

On the way back from Norfolk Island I was hailed by Pat who was walking from Howtown to Glenridding along the Eastern shore of Ullswater. These pictures where taken by Pat who was stood on a rocky outcrop about 60ft above the lake.

Another fantastic trip to Ullswater. It was great to get back there as I've been exploring Winderemere instead recently but I'm sure Ullswater must be the prettiest place to sail in the whole of Britain. I was joined by Chris Yardley and Pat Lovell and...