The French Riviera
Saint Topez may be the pearl of the French Riviera, as Dubrovnik is the pearl of the Adriatic, and though its glory days of shooting films starring Brigitte Bardot may be long gone, its glamour and style is still thriving… La cote dazure – cest formidable – July 19-2013.pdf
San Fransisco’s Alcatraz
In 2013, I took the boat from San Fransisco harbour across to the island of Alcatraz, site of the famous old prison. It was a fascinating visit… Cellhouse rocks – May 3-2013.pdf
The Southern Dalmatian Islands of Croatia
In September 2011, I skippered a sailboat with four crew, sailing from Split to the Southern Dalmatian Islands of Hvar, the Pakleni Islands, Vis, Korcula, anchoring in little bays and swimming off the back of the boat, docking in small fishing villages and eating freshly caught fish, drinking the wine…
Dubrovnik, Croatia
In September, 2011 I first visited Croatia and began my trip by staying in the dazzling city of Dubrovnik with its terracotta rooftops, cobbled streets and glorious views over the azur Adriatic sea. It was to prove a wonderful introduction to this sailing mecca… Dazzling Dubrovnik – Nov 8-2012.pdf
Sailing New Zealand’s Bay of Islands
In February 2011, I embarked on the first major sailing adventure of my life, spending three weeks in New Zealand with a group of Canadians. We flew into Auckland and spent our first week chartering a flotilla of sailboats to discover the Bay of Islands – a beautifully pristine, tropical…