by Admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Mile Building, RYA Training
Following the Bold New Vision event, Stephen and I embarked on an exhilarating voyage with The Sail Racing Academy, setting sail from Hamble to cross the Bay of Biscay. This trip was more than just a sailing journey—it was a stepping stone towards our ultimate dream:...
by Admin | Sep 24, 2024 | RYA Training
I count myself lucky to have completed my day skipper training with Elite Sailing, based at Chatham Maritime Marina on the river Medway. Close to the Thames Estuary and the busy Port of Sheerness at the mouth of the river Swale, this area offers sailors more...
by Admin | May 14, 2024 | Ancestry
My Dad greatly influenced my life, being one of the first black British Spitfire pilots in WWII. His exploits over France and Germany as part of the Normandy landings and action in India and North Africa always left me wondering if I would ever have such heroic...
by Admin | Jan 25, 2024 | RYA Training
September 2021 saw my first experience of yacht sailing with Elite Sailing, we motored out of Chatham Maritime Marina and raised the sails before headed down the River Medway towards the Isle of Sheppey. Like any new pursuit, there’s new terminology to learn,...
