He inhabits the shadows on our behalf, but as Dick Durham asks, has the night watchman also enjoyed a shady past?
Cruising life
Libby Purves September 2016 podcast
I was a really useful bit of kit once. As handy as any new gizmo in the posh chandlery, as flexible and interactive as anything B&G can come up with.…
Jonty Pearce: Life in the fast lane
When Jonty Pearce switches sails for 115 horse power and an inflatable boat, he discovers that long passages, and the gaps between social engagements, can be reduced to minutes
Jonty Pearce: Racing about
The Olympics are upon us – and eager competitors are chasing each other about on the water after years of training, tactical sessions, qualifying heats and general stress. I know…
Jonty Pearce: Playing with steam
In the manner of the Fast Show catchphrase; ‘This week I have mainly been playing with steam’. No sailing, I’m afraid, but most of the week helping to set up…
Tom Cunliffe August 2016 Podcast
It’s not long since I was part of a crowd of anxious skippers elbowing up to the latest harbourmaster’s forecast, cursing our luck at more strong headwinds with time running…
Jonty Pearce: A change of plan
Carol and have got quite a lot of interests outside sailing. Sometimes they tend to intrude too much, as has just been the case. My work is a constant evil…
Jonty Pearce: Marina vs Mooring
When we first bought a yacht one of the major decisions facing us was where to berth her. We live nearly as far from the sea as is possible in…
Jonty Pearce: Babelfish
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy describes the wonderful Babelfish, a creature that functions as a universal translator. Once inserted into the ear it allows instant understanding of all languages,…
Jonty Pearce: Doing the Prop Walk
Our Southerly 105 ketch is a heavy old girl with high freeboard, a raised cabin, and lots of rigging to catch the wind. Her 1 ton triangular cast iron keel…