Running Aground

A great article in Yachting Monthly had some wonderful tips on what to do in the event of running aground. Here are some notes Prevention Check the charts, and know the tide for the places you are sailing know your exact position If unsure, proceed slowly Use your eyes or follow other yachts of a…

Fire

Fires on boats are really bad. Poor Wildy nearly caught fire once ages ago just as we were about to start a race. Some wiring issue in the engine bay, and there was smoke, which thankfully one of my fabulous crew sniffed out and managed to extinguish before anything drastic happened. You really want to…