I first crossed the channel when I was two with my sister and parents onboard Zelda, our Westerly Fulmar, en-route to Holland; I've dinghy sailed since I was 4 or 5, now sailing my Streaker racing dinghy competitively, both at my sailing club and on the open circuit. Inbetween that, scouting, schoolwork and everything else, I sail Victoria, my Jeanneau Sun 2000, which I restored 2022/3, and now record my adventures @victoriatheboat! My dream is to circumnavigate mainland Britain in the next few years, before setting off around the world, whilst simultaneously pursuing a career in marine journalism.
INTERVIEW: Don McIntyre - small boats, big oceans and everything inbetween!
There aren’t many people like Don McIntyre, which is a shame because the world would be a much better place if it was - from teddy bears in Antarctica to racing around the world alone in a boat he built to flying around Australia in a gyrocopter, there isn’t much Don hasn’t experienced. read more
Jack Gore makes a first extended trip in company with his family and other yacht club members on an East Coast cruise... read more
Jack Gore was just 10 when he became smitten with Victoria. He explains how he turned a neglected Jeanneau Sun 2000 trailer-sailer into his dream boat... read more