''Here we are off the tip of Wales in a Force 7 with a confused sea. We had half the main out and with the engine at 1,000 rpm's we were doing eight knots in a big sea. She is really sea kindly. All other yachts had returned to port but we stayed out - dry, warm and, most importantly, safe.''

Ray Puttock, Owner of
SP Cruiser (Hull 14) ''Jarrow Lily''