A safe passage through ‘orca alley’

Trevor Martin recalls a testing voyage that taught him almost all he needed to know for the next 20 years of sailing

One trip and James Kenning was smitten with Mallorca and the Spanish islands. Several years later, he returned with his own boat

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Fishing offshore adds an extra dimension to passage making, not only can it provide a healthy and delicious source of protein, but it’s also good fun for the whole crew to get involved with and encour