The Musto Skiff World Championship was an absolute blast. As I mentioned in last month’s column, this was my opportunity to find out if I could still sail, and there is evidence that I can put occasional moments together. Putting a whole race together is another matter altogether of course, but 20th out of 53 entries was a fair reflection of my week.
Through all the crazy weather of 2023, it was a blessed relief to enjoy perfect Garda wind for a full series with flat-out trapezing and yee-haa downwind conditions for nearly