Barnacle Bill Magazine March 2016 issue 3 | Page 21

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Race, if that’s what you like, but don’t go for the prize. Go to learn
about the sea, your boat and yourself. There’s no more stimulating
prize than this.
Have I mentioned the Sail Caledonia raid before? It’s technically a series of races, but
while it’s fun to win (the rowing sections in my Drake), what I really get out of it is
pushing the boat and myself further than I normally would - and learning how we
both get on.