Jonty Pearce wrestles with confined spaces on board as he gets down to a bit of maintenance
Cruising life
Downsizing: an age-old conundrum
Bigger isn’t always better. As ageing joints make some jobs harder, Julian Mounter rediscovers the fun and freedom of a smaller boat
Jonty Pearce: Little ships in big oceans
Jonty Pearce experiences crossing the Drake Passage and reflects on the bravery of those who went before him
Jonty Pearce: In Shackleton’s footsteps
Jonty Pearce leaves the relative balmy conditions of the UK to venture south and follow in the footsteps of legendary explorer, Ernest Shackleton
Jonty Pearce: High winds in Torridon
Jonty Pearce discovers that even bad weather doesn't have to hamper a charter holiday in Scotland
Jonty Pearce: Long passage back from the Isles of Scilly
Strong winds make it a far from easy sail back to Milford Haven for Jonty and Carol Pearce
Jonty Pearce: Diesel bug eradication
When diesel bug raises its ugly head, Jonty Pearce learns some valuable lessons
Jonty Pearce: The wind doth howl
Jonty Peace reflects on the perils of wild weather as he rides out the tail end of Opheila
Jonty Pearce: Cat afloat
Jonty Pearce cat-proofs his boat ahead of voyages with the beloved family pet
Jonty Peace: Passage to the Isles of Scilly
Jonty Peace points his bow towards the Isles of Scilly and rediscovers the joys of cruising the south west coast