Cruising from Chichester to Devon and the Channel Islands does not seem particularly adventurous today – though how many of us would want to try navigating by dead reckoning?
Boats have got larger, faster and more comfortable but the biggest change over the last 60 years must be the sheer number of boats. So although most aspects of sailing have got easier, it can be more difficult to find a berth when you arrive. New marinas have increased
