Volvo Ocean Race start 2017
22 October 2017
20 October – in the mix with some favourites
After what seemed like an endless amount of “leg zeros” the Volvo Ocean Race is now in full wind up to the first leg where points will count on Sunday. Even though it is a short leg to the race’s somewhat…
Tasar World Champs - on the podium
6 August 2017
Our Tasar Worlds are wrapped for another year, and while it wasn’t what we had hoped for – third is an amazing achievement in a fleet of 97 boats. All credit to Libby and Jonathan McKee who sailed beautifully to secure their Worlds with a race to spare, and…
Wow...!
31 October 2016
Wow – I don’t think it has quite sunk in yet.
Thank you so much everyone for your congratulations in so many forms since Saturday night from hugs in person, to texts and on Facebook, including the special release by
Down Under Sail
of
their article from their…
Comanche has rounded Tasman Light!
28 December 2015
Comanche has rounded Tasman Light and is expected by 2100 AEST here in Hobart.
Check out the latest update from Sailor Girl direct from Constitution Dock, a full rundown of the race so far, including all of the ups and downs, all of the retirees right through the fleet and…
The start of the "Great Race"
26 December 2015
Join the Rolex Sydney Hobart adventure live from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for all of the on-the-dock action right through the fleet, from Richo to Hicko, Tasmania to Airlie, and maxis to thirty-something footers! It’s all on, brought to you by Zhik, and an…
And then there were 12...
2 September 2015
So… here I am back at London Heathrow Airport, awaiting departure after 12 weeks in Europe. 12 weeks… Wow.
Some quick stats for the past 12 weeks… more airports, marinas and freeways on the Adventures of a Sailor Girl…
12 events covered (13 media…
America's Cup World Series - Gothenburg - Day 2
31 August 2015
The interviews from day 2 of the America’s Cup World Series in Gothenburg!
But what went down in the racing?
It was a complete mix up on yesterday with local team Artemis Racing coming back from a capsize on the practice race day, and running aground yesterday to take…
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Ladies Day!
13 August 2015
Team SCA
Ladies Day wouldn’t be complete without chatting with some of my favourite sailor girls! Team SCA are back, and it was fantastic to chat to Annie Lush, Sally Barkow, Sara Hastreiter, and winner of the Ladies Day Award, Libby Greenhalgh! #weareteamsca
The…
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Day 3!
11 August 2015
Guy Bridge – Foiling Kite Boarder
Guy Bridge is a 15 year old who today set a record for kite surfing around the Isle of Wight. He has some pretty big ambitions, and all of us at Adventures of a Sailor Girl love it! Enjoy!
Paul Wilcox – Tonnerre IV
After an…