5th June - Tribute to a real mariner

We were very saddened to hear that Makarma's previous owner - Gordon Young - has recently lost his battle with prostate cancer. The truth is that none of us get out of here alive - All of us could dream, but few of us could claim to have crossed oceans and lived the life and experiences that he shared with Tessa for eight years onboard this boat.

Because of Gordon's love of colour - when we first met him he was wearing a vividly patterned Guatemalan hat - we decided we would honour his passing by putting out the dress flags. Here is Leighton putting up flags that spell out "GORDON21/5" (the date of his death).



Gordon may physically be gone, but his spirit is very much alive on this boat. We respect that spirit. Everyday we are reminded of it. We will miss the banter with him and trying to work out the purpose of funny pieces of rope or the odd bit of metal from the bottom of the spares locker - never thrown away - as Gordon would always take great pleasure in explaining what it was, and how it should be used! We loved trading ideas to make Makarma better.

Continuing his tradition of exploring and adventure has become a major part of our lives.