Sometimes the wather can be very frustrating. A couple of months ago, I was due to sail to St Malo in a race called the ‘Dinard Race’. Unfortunately, the weather was really bad and our small boat just wasn’t suitable for a F7 passage.

This week-end I am due to be racing to France again… to Carteret on Saturady, to Dielette on Sunday then back to Guernsey on Monday. What is really getting me down is the weather report… Saturday is due to be Heavy rain, Overcast and F3 - F5! I think I will need to keep a close eye on the report. Perhaps even cross my fingers even though it has never helped before!