Waiting for the tide
with the editor To receive the editor’s monthly email newsletter, go to our website: www.pbo.co.uk Sustenance at sea Nourishment at sea is a serious topic for those embarking on feats of endurance and self-reliance – just as it is for those who insist that a yacht’s galley is no hindrance to Michelin-starred cuisine. We have examples of both in this month’s issue. Former soldier John Willis writes about his solo trans-Biscay adventure and shares the mouthwatering almond and fruitcake recipe that saw him through the most physically and mentally challenging moments of the crossing. There’s also some interesting advice applicable to anyone embarking on an overnight passage about preparing a ration box – it’s a military mindset that appears to work well in the circumstances. Meanwhile, ocean sailor, racer and fishing enthusiast Huw Williams describes…
