Jonathan Footerman is skippering a 21-foot mini-yacht solo around the UK. And it’s the most dangerous, exhausting and near-disastrous thing he has ever done.
Giants Stood Astride My Crossing: My Solo Navigation Around the UK
Jonathan Footerman continues his journey in his 21-foot-mini-yacht, Elektra, after trading in a cushy office job to become a yachtsman.
‘Elektra Rolled Like a Drunkard’: Sailing Solo
Jonathan Footerman gave up his job, learned to sail a yacht, and now is having a go at it — on a boat more seaworthy than he is.
The Rising Tide
When the voice inside Jonathan Footerman’s head said, “leave your cushy office job and go learn how to sail a yacht”, Jonathan listened. Here is the first in a series of his story.
Ten Seconds Dead
Ten seconds—that’s how long Jonathan Footerman was dead after he flew over the handlebars of his motorcycle.