El Capitan

62 year old semi-retired Australian. Always sailed, with his brothers and his dad in England, Spain and Australia. He has raced big boats, small boats. Has done several Sydney to Hobart races, as well as many other destinations. Completed many sailing courses to qualify him to sail boats, captain boats and teach sailing. He loves sailing, boats, the sea and has a dream to circumnavigate the world.

Ruth

First Mate

A 60 year old, retired Land lover. Brought up in the UK my experience of sailing came from tales of the Armada. Christopher Columbus and Captain Pugwash. So all in all not very helpful. Of course not forgetting the Dover to Calais ferry that, back in the 70’s, took unsuspecting teenagers across a very unforgiving English Channel on the obligatory school trip. Twice I experienced the joys of my head in a P&O toilet whilst being bounced around, and twice vowed that under no circumstances would I commit that mistake again. My feet were to stay on solid ground and my stomach full. Add in a couple of Catamaran holidays in the Med and one very scary trip from Coffs Harbour to Sydney. I was ready to sail around the world!!!