Online privacy and security have always been important but. in recent years our online lives have been dominated by US big tech firms and what they are doing and have done with our data is of great concern. I periodically investigate alternatives to these products and services and thought it maybe worthwhile to document what …
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Morgenster Clipper Brig, Built 1919 and restored in 2010, with an overall length of 48m. Home port Den Helder NL. Morgenster was my first experience of sailing on a tall ship and not knowing whether I’d enjoy it or not I chose a gentle island hopping voyage around the Canary Islands in Feb 2017. I …
What a glorious day to be flying a glider, just started learning and this was only my 5th flight. There is so much to concentrate on when you’re learning it’s sometimes difficult just to appreciate the view. Scottish Gliding Centre
I made this voyage in Nov/Dec 2019 but I have only now had time to put this short video together to give a flavour of the adventure.
I first came across the Tecla on Facebook when they posted asking for people to declare an interest in joining them in attempting to navigate the North West passage. Unfortunately I could not afford the cost of this leg of the voyage but when I saw they were also sailing from The Galapagos islands to …
