During a planned circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland in Gaudeo, an engine malfunction derailed the voyage just as the crew prepared to leave Brighton for Cowes. A faulty throttle cable, rendered Gaudeo immovable, leading to an unexpected extended stay in Brighton. However, utilising some old skills and an untested spare cable, the captain managed to fix the issue and resume the journey. The subsequent journey to Cowes turned out to be a smooth sail. Where they hoped to purchase replacement parts without too much trouble… … More A Passage Home p.3