A selection of articles on sailing
Whilst somewhat self indulgent, this page contains links to a number of articles I produced for the Chichester Yacht Club members' magazine during my recent time as Rear Commodore Dinghies. They are the kind of thing you might find in some of the monthly yachting periodicals, although without the gloss. I hope they might provide you with some insights, ideas and even, maybe, a little inspiration.
Powered by the windPowered by the wind
A very brief consideration of the diversity of sailing activities available to those of us interested.
SW Scotland CharterA west coast of Scotland cruise
A family charter from Ardfern in Loch Craignish, south around Islay, then north west to the Outer Hebrides, before returning via Mull, Iona and the Gulf of Coryvrecken
IRPCS Paddle PowerIRPCS - Paddle Power
With increasing numbers of vessels being driven by paddles, including skiffs, canoes and stand up paddle boards, have you ever considered where they sit in the order of having stand on or give way responsibilities?
How might you reactA windy day in Mykonos
A description of a tricky situation that tested me as a skipper.
Escape from LockdownEscape from Lockdown
Another charter on the west coast of Scotland. As lockdown restrictions were eased, so the idea of a little getting away from things made perfect sense.
Safety a state of mindSafety
What is your attitude towards safety? This article considers the different approaches that people take to safety related issues, arguing that, in my opinion, it's a personal matter rather than someone else's responsibility to decide for you. Simply following guidelines without thinking things through is missing an important aspect of safety, namely the thought process.
A short set of musings on using your senses to their full potential in order to keep on top of your sailing events. The more you apply them in a considered manner, the more you will be sailing efficiently and the less likely events will throw you an unexpected surprise.