Ep 12 Sailing from the Azores to the UK, closing the loop on our Atlantic Circuit

Time to sail back to the UK (Plymouth) with my good friend Richard, we sailed the 1254nm of our passage in 9 days, plenty of time under spinnaker but also had to use the engine in the light patches. We had an annoying issue with the engine not starting (resolved once we landed - see next video) but we had a great time out on the water. Sailing two-handed on my Westerly Sealord is much the same as solo sailing but with the addition of sleep - Luxury!
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For my day-job I run a small business repairing, maintaining and refitting sailing boats (often contessa 32’s due to my long experience with them) I'm mostly in the central Solent area of the UK. Being a cruising and racing sailor with many thousands of inshore and offshore sea miles logged I like to think that I bring a great deal of real world experience to my work and help many new (and not so new) boat owners to improve and maintain their sailing boats. When I'm not fixing boats I also provide some own-boat sail training, help owners with deliveries and provide consultancy services to those that are refitting their own boats for cruising or racing.
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Disclaimer - I hope that viewers both enjoy and learn something from my videos but please remember to take the appropriate precautions for any DIY refit works you undertake with appropriate PPE and the correct tools for the job. If you are in any way unsure as to how to go about a project or are unsure if something on your boat is safe please consult a professional.
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Music credit - bensound.com