2025 UK Circumnavigation SV Pamela C is a 1977 Moody 39CC. She has already sailed around the world at least once in previous years. In 2021 she was purchased by Jon Morby, with a plan to renovate and set sail around the world one more time. Having struggled with mental health issues for years, following […]
A dinghy is the car of the seas. When you’re at anchor (as we plan to be 99% of the time) then the only safe way to/from shore is in a dinghy and there isn’t a better dinghy manufacturer on the market than Highfield. They are simply the crème de la crème of dinghy manufacturers […]
Born in April 1939, Cmdr Jack Case (Retired) joined the British Royal Navy at HMS Ganges in 1954, at the tender age of 15. About 6 boys, including Jack, used to stand on the button of the mast which had a diameter of about 12 inches. Nobody used safety lines in those days. As a […]
Whilst Notion is amazing for making and taking notes, I find Milanote leads the pack with organisational kung-fu! With multiple notebooks, and boards I am able to collate my Notion plans, shoot ideas, route maps, marina plans, tidal charts, and more all in one centralised repository! Whether I’m planning a complex video shoot for a […]
One of the hardest things to do is to plan YouTube episodes. Forget planning a passage across the Bay of Biscay or around Portland Bill, no planning and executing all that is needed for a single YouTube episode is daunting and time consuming! One of the tools I use to overcome some of the stress […]
After being repeatedly asked by friends and followers “what kit are you using” and “where did you get that from?” I have decided to put together a Gear Store on the website. Current sections include Cameras and Action Cameras Torches and Gizmos Ocean Safety Filmmaking Accessories Electronics This of course is in addition to the […]
Not the story I wanted to be telling just after I returned to the boat, and whilst I’m still recovering from multiple surgeries (not to mention the organ failure) Sitting on a Zoom call, I can hear the shower sump / bilge pump buzzing away, none stop. I think this is a bit weird and […]
We’ve teamed up with Plisio to start accepting donations in Bitcoin (BTC) through their easy to use donations / website. Whether you’re running an e-commerce store or looking for somewhere to create a Crypto Wallet, Plisio has what you need. With low rates of just 0.5% (considerably lower than credit/debit card processing fees) and an […]