November marks the start of the east to west tradewind transatlantic season. Some of you reading this may even be about to head out to sea. If you are, then you’ll be in good company: the Clipper Race fleet is also due to set off from Cape Town on their Southern Ocean leg bound for Western Australia.
If I’m being honest, I always feel nervous before setting sail offshore. When I’m the skipper, this is especially intense. Pre-departure anxiety is something