My Highland Fling

What a week, what a great week. I don't know if I was very very lucky with the weather but I saw a fantastic side to Scotland while we were on the Classic Malts Cruise.

I've mentioned before how much I was looking forward to sailing on the West Coast and it didn't let me down. It was great sailing on Spray having read about Joshua Slocum's voyage ( and those who've read my previous posts, standby as I've nearly finished), and I really do admire him even more now I've experienced first-hand what it takes to sail this boat.

No doubt I've shot too much footage but it's hard not to keep filming when there are so many opportunities, hopefully it means we'll have a packed show next month when it's all edited together.

Some photos to come on the next post...and a return trip top Scotland already being planned..

Steve

Looking forward to a Classic

Well there are just a few more hours to go before I head off to the West Coast of Scotland to join the ever popular Classic Malts cruise with those great people from World Cruising. I really can't wait, what better combination, sailing, scenery and some great tasting product. Plus of course the chance to share this special event with everyone via my camera!

It's been a pretty hectic few weeks and I am delighted that the next programme is now live on the site. The feedback on this one has been particularly positive and I really am grateful for everyone's comments.

For those of you who are joining me in reading Joshua Slocum's book it's getting really fascinating - I am well into the Pacific now and it just gets better.

More of the Classic Malts cruise soon - Oh and by the way yes I will remember to bring back some "product" for the rest of the team!

Around The World With Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Last week Tracey and I headed down to Clipper Ventures in Gosport to meet up with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. We've been waiting for a while to meet up and record an interview and after a last minute phone call we were on our way.

And of course the first thing I noticed as we arrived at his office was the sound of a pneumatic drill right outside the window which no-one really wants as a soundtrack. It's amazing that as I head to different parts of the country filming I notice more and more that there is so much noise pollution, whether it's from cars, planes or even air-conditioning. Don't be fooled that it's silent out on the water either, if its not motor boats passing by our microphones are battling the wind!

After some quick thinking we found a quiet spot just down the road and settled down a for an hour's worth of chat between Robin and our Tracey. By the end of the interview I don't think there was any subject left that hadn't been talked about including the possible drink-sailing laws.

There was one part of the interview that really struck me and it was when Robin said that why would we bother to do something that's easy when only real joy and pleasure comes from achieving something that may seem impossible but only requires real determination and hard work. I don't think anyone can argue with that especially when we think what Robin has recently achieved.

Our interview will be live in a couple of months...it's worth waiting for...

Steve