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Aries

Wizard lore and the singlehanded sailor

19 September 202612 September 2017 by John Passmore

Harry Potter’s wand chose Harry Potter. Everyone knows this. So, is it beyond the reach of imagination to suppose that the boat chooses the skipper? Because to some of us, boats are not like cars or washing machines. Boats are not things. If you don’t believe that a boat enters enter into a partnership with … Read more

Categories Singlehanded Tags Aries, singlehanded, Windvane steering 1 Comment

This is what happens when you have a dream at the age of eleven, take a lifetime to achieve it - but get there in the end.

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