What was the name of the ship commanded by Captain Pugwash ? The Black Pig In the Navy, what was a loblolly boy ? Surgeonâs assistant What Island inspired Robert Louis Stephensonâs Treasure Island ? Norman Island BVI â off Tortola In Nelsonâs Navy, what element was used to treat syphilis? Mercury In Gerry Andersonâs... Continue Reading →
Lockdown Nautical Quiz
With the third lockdown stretching into the future and no prospect of visiting Hejira in Nice or even getting afloat in the baby T/T Hejira dinghy on the Thames, I thought that a Nautical Quiz might give a little welcome yachty diversion. I prepared this quiz for a âBon Voyageâ party I threw for the... Continue Reading →
Scuppered !
With plans all made, equipment ready to pack and supplies all purchased, the adventure started to implode. First the new COVID lockdown meant that the second and third nights had to be aborted much to the apparent disappointment of the crew â or was it relief? Assuming we would be okay before the lockdown came... Continue Reading →
Wind in the Willows
In recent years, in my home village of Sunningdale, there has evolved a group of similarly obtuse, irreverent, but like-minded chaps who enjoy each otherâs company, yarning over a pint and the occasional lunch. We have identified with the Kenneth Grahame classic âThe Wind in the Willowsâ as the individuals involved are very well suited... Continue Reading →
Sandstorm
With France regressing into more stringent Covid restrictions, there is no imminent prospect of paying Hejira a visit and she remains as I left her, halfway through preparations for The Atlantic Project. I have however managed to secure a more formal âbabysittingâ regime which should provide some comfort and help smooth my sleep patterns. I... Continue Reading →