On 1st April 2023, the author, along with his family and friends, embarked on a clockwise circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland in Gaudeo (Bowman 40). Their first leg, Levington to Ramsgate, was marked by exploring local sights and landmarks. Despite losing a day due to weather conditions, the crew decided to bypass Dover to save time, en route to Brighton. The journey was challenging but rewarding, with highlights including a potentially dangerous encounter with a sandbank and an enjoyable sail along the Strait of Dover. … More A Passage Home p.2