23rd January – Elizabeth Simons
Elizabeth had most of us wondering “why would anyone want to do that?” We heard about how she began sailing and then progressed through the ranks, gaining qualifications for sailing ocean going yachts. She then volunteered (which included paying for the privilege) for the Pacific leg of the Clipper round the world yacht race. Her description of the living conditions and challenges they faced during the race had us enthralled and horrified at the same time. An enlightening evening.