He makes me feel the slightly damp musty interior of his boat, Leight in a remote cove. That's when he seems happiest.

He's one of those sailors that craves being in just the right isolation to suit him. He goes far in a very small boat and lives to a timeline that fits the boats capabilities perfectly. I always enjoy his column. Very few well chosen words.

Sometimes his writing style makes me wonder if he's kidding but that's half the fun.