Reflections

This was one hell of a trip -- one which I will never forget but one which I will never regret. Just over eight days and nights at sea, and approximately 1250 miles of ocean voyage, all of which was sailed without the use of an autopilot.

Malcolm and I helmed alternately. As a registered blind person I could not have taken part without an audio compass, a Lokata Watchman and, of course, the support and encouragement of my skipper. For the privilege of having been part of AZAB '95 and for my subsequent membership of the Ocean Cruising Club I will always be grateful to Malcolm Eyles, Commodore of Coutts & Co Sailing Club.