Introduction

Hello. I wanted to write. Anonymously if possible. Odd being a private person, and wanting to write publicly at the same time.

I am a Broadsman. I own an old wooden sailing boat, which I adore. I wanted to share with the you my experience of owning her, some history, and recount some anecdotes.

My sailing is typically shared with my wife and two dogs aboard, together we navigate the rivers of Norfolk & Suffolk. In terms of influences, think Ransome, Griffiths, and Stock. ‘Sailing just for fun’ about sums it up.

In terms of myself, I am the owner/skipper. Most of the work on ‘Corsair’ is done by me, and most of it not to a high standard. Cheque book sailing may at some point feature in my life, but for now I am the one who ‘enjoys’ make do & mend, repairs and often having to turn my hand at all sorts of tasks to keep her in good order.

2007 – the beginning.

I was 21. I owned a sensible, easily handled gaff halfdecker called ‘Grace’, who had been one of the staunchest friends I had ever known.

Cutting my teeth sailing solo, camping holidays afloat, getting into trouble, getting myself out of trouble, all happened on this boat. I can honestly say that during my 6 year ownership of ‘Grace’ I never once doubted her.

So. Why change? Well. I’ll start writing the story of how I came to own ‘Corsair’ – and I’ll publish it very soon I promise.