What A Rush!

My first time in an International 14

I am still very much a learner and currently sail an old 420, sometimes with a crew but mostly solo.

When Oliver Williams asked me if I fancied crewing from him in Rhubarb & Custard his International 14, I jumped at the chance to broaden my sailing skills and experience.

Oliver did explain that there were some major differences between his boat and my dingy but I thought yeah yeah I can sail, bring it on.

Boy was I wrong!! I worked so very very hard and I have never sailed in a boat with a spinnaker, never mind operated one.

Oliver was kind and patient and we survived the first race.

The video shows my down-fall in the second race.

Would I do it again?  Totally and I highly recommend this experience to everybody.

Will Oliver be asking me to crew again in the  near future - I doubt it!!