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The Time I Got Scared!

 Soon after the storm of the other day had abated Peter (Snr/Rutter) asked me when the last time was that I had been scared at sea.  Not to imply that any of us had been scared and just for the record we hadn’t, it wasn’t that bad out there really!  As we head for Ibiza…

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Sashimi for Breakfast Mid Atlantic!

 As we enter the closing stages of this Transatlantic crossing Quokka is powering through the ocean toward our final destination of white sandy beaches, rum shacks and palm trees in St Lucia. She surges through the Atlantic swell with grace and confidence knowing that a well-earned rest in the tranquil waters of a Caribbean lagoon…

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The Highs and Lows of Ocean Racing

 Ocean racing is about a sequence of highs and lows and the success of any race is based upon how a team deals with them to build a happy environment whilst minimising the potential of conflict between people and watches. When the weather is good and all is going well the hardships of living in…

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What a Difference a Day Makes

 This time last year I was sat mid Atlantic on an 80 foot luxury superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch sailing from Gran Canaria to St Maarten. I recall writing a blog about the contrasting living conditions between that yacht and what I was used to on small racing yachts! I was enjoying the luxuries…

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What made the Middle Sea Race so Special?

 During our delivery to Gibraltar I find myself with time to reflect upon what made this years Rolex Middle Sea Race such a special and memorable event for myself, Deep Blue Racing and the team.   This year has provided many of us with some emotional gut wrenching lows but has climaxed with an incredible…

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