Inspiration before the sailing season starts- thanks Alex!

Published 09:56 on 26 Feb 2026

Many thanks to Alex Gunnarsson for his inspiring winter talk last night!
In spring 2025, Alex quit his job to fix up his Leisure 23 "Kismet" and to go on a 3-month long sailing adventure. He recounted the hard work needed before he set sail- fixing a corroded engine and electrics, rusty fuel tank and zinced up seacocks. He shared how he rediscovered a love for sailing, nature and the Scottish wilderness. His adventure took in passages from Edinburgh, through the Caledonian Canal, out as far as the Outer Hebrides and back, around Cape Wrath and the Pentland Firth.

Last updated 09:58 on 26 February 2026