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Can AI Fix Your Engine? A Lesson from the Solent I’ve been reading a lot of sailing forums about using AI onboard. One tip really stood out. A contributor had downloaded all his yacht manuals, uploaded them into a bot, and could then ask questions about any issue he was facing. Instead of flicking through PDFs in a rolling cabin, he simply asked AI and was getting great results. Brilliant - I thought! During our UK circumnavigation we’d experienced a worrying banging noise from our Volvo...

After 130 days at sea and 2,025 nautical miles sailed over 46 legs, our circumnavigation of the UK is complete. From the rugged cliffs of Cornwall to the remote beauty of the Scottish Highlands, we’ve had the privilege of sailing through every Celtic nation. The Journey Begins It’s hard to capture what this adventure has meant. There were calm, golden dawns that made us feel like the only boat on the water. Then, there were days when the seas tested every ounce of our seamanship. We...

Ramsgate: A Dog-Friendly Haven for Sailors Ramsgate was our final stop before completing the circumnavigation. The journey from Eastbourne began early, rewarded with a beautiful sunrise. Unfortunately, 25 knots of wind was on the nose for most of the passage, making it a bit of a bumpy slog (wind over tide). Arriving in Ramsgate felt significant. This marina town, with its proud history, sandy beaches, and lively harbour front, offered everything we needed to pause, catch our breath, and...