Club Yacht
Club Yacht
  • Home
  • Famous Yachts and their Owners
  • Who’s Who
  • Destinations
  • News & Events

How 3 Intrepid British Sailors are Weathering the Storm

30
Jun, 2020
By Club Yacht
How 3 Intrepid British Sailors are Weathering the Storm
  • News & Events
  • No comments

Battening Down the Hatches in Constructive Ways

Sailing businesses are facing choppy economic times, and sailors are growing increasingly frustrated about restrictions on maritime activities during the COVID-19 outbreak. While many of those who engage in sailing activities are now indefinitely stuck on dry land, some of them are not letting the global health crisis crush their hopes of sailing again one day. Some have even taken to creative ways to keep hope afloat. Here’s how three crafty British sailors have been doing so.

Dee Caffari Is Helping Others Cope

Record-breaking solo yachtswoman Dee Caffari has been helping others with the emotional and mental challenges of the lockdown by sharing her experiences of solo sailing around the world. After all, sailors have a unique advantage in that they’ve had to live alone in small quarters for long periods of time with the uncertainty of weather conditions.

Lou Bundon Keeps Maintaining Her Boat

This sailor is using lockdown to carry out maintenance on her yacht instead of staying at home. According to Lou, she’d go stir-crazy in the house since she spends most of her time on boats anyway. Besides catching up on maintenance, Lou is also developing online training resources for clients in the hope of keeping them engaged in the sport.

Peter Sanders Is Making PPE

Boat-crafter Peter Sanders was determined to keep working yet wanted to help others as well. He decided to use his business to make protective gear for healthcare workers. Peter’s sewing and laser-cutting expertise have come to good use with hospitals across the UK snapping up the equipment he builds.

Peter Sanders

Peter Sanders

Although these sailors have not been able to get into the water, they are not letting it get them down. Instead, they are focusing their time on doing something positive and constructive. Like so many other sailors, they are used to dealing with storms while sailing towards fairer weather.

About the Author

ClubYacht, We love Yachts and Sea

Leave A Reply Form Cancel reply

Recent Posts

  • Island Hopping in the Florida Keys
  • Yachting in Norway – Fantastic Fjords, and Stunning Scenery
  • WSF And Pure Watercraft – Bringing Electrical Powered Boats to Seattle
  • Miami Is The One Destination You Don’t Want To Miss Out On This Summer
  • Sailing Industry Acknowledged for Efforts in Sustainability

Recent Comments

  • Timothy D Naegele on Rafael Nadal’s Beethoven

Categories

  • Destinations
  • famous yachts and their owners
  • News & Events

Tags

2024 Olympics adventurous yacht owners americas cup australia Clipper Races coast Coronavirus Costa Smeralda COVID-19 disabled people sailing ENVIRONMENT events France French Riviera gender bender in sailing harbor Hawaii Italy lockdown luxury yacht luxury yachts Mediterranean New Zealand Olympics Olympic sailing pollution Porto Cervo Royal Malta Yacht Club sailing sailing getaway sailor Sardinia superyacht sustainability tips Tokyo tourism Victory Woman in Olympic games women Women in sports yacht Yacht Exhibition yachting destination yachts