In 2008 the Volvo Ocean Race had a stopover in Boston. I was fortunate to be invited there. One problem the race had is that between stopovers the yachts were racing flat out and nobody had time to create content. So the organisers introduced a new crew category. We made this film about one of … Continue reading Media Crew Member – Rick Deppe
Category: Interviews
Erling Matz
A very long time ago (2011) I was crewing as navigator for a friend. We left his boat for a week in St Malo on the north coast of France. On my return I was introduced to Erling Matz, a journalist living on his boat. We spent most of the afternoon in the yacht club … Continue reading Erling Matz
Master of Serafina
Heinz Neiman bought, lived aboard and took Serafina across the Atlantic. After sailing around the Caribbean, he brought her back to the UK. Part of this voyage was single-handed. He stopped me from buying an inferior boat and sold his to me. He was kind enough to give me an interview before heading back to … Continue reading Master of Serafina
Interview with Dan and Kika of Sailing Uma
Interview with Dan and Kika In September 2018 Dan and Kika were invited to speak at the Southampton (UK) International Boat Show. They were kind enough to give me an interview. The interview was so interesting I don't have the heart to cut it. In any case, as Kika says, "Done is better than perfect!". … Continue reading Interview with Dan and Kika of Sailing Uma