2000 Southern England

Voyage overview

  • Year: 2000
  • Destination: Southern England
  • Boat: Wishstream
  • Vessel type: Nicholson 43
  • Distance sailed: 43 nautical miles
  • Skipper: Mark Daniel
  • Crew: Chris Robson, Mark Wells, Tim Hughes

Logbook notes

The beginning. Simple and challenging.

A modest coastal adventure, just a bit of challenging fun, with no ambition beyond a few days of sailing challenge and survival laughter.

Mark D worked with Mark W and the idea started there. Add in Chris, who’s wife knew Mark D too, plus Tim, a knowledgable pal. That was enough to spark a movement.

From this unassuming trip, a 25-year tradition was born.

Mark D had somehow got hold of Wishtream, one of only 37 Camper Nicholson’s ever made, tired but very capable sloop.