...it records a special episode from Ben's life (I guess between Cape and Truro College); but it also demonstrates how Ben kept records: it has been one of my joys, in looking through his papers, notebooks, sketchbooks and electronic files, discovering handwritten letters from his family and friends that Ben had carefully kept and preserved. Of course, for me, letters that I had written him that he took the trouble and care to keep is very special; I hope that it will be a good feeling for Joff to see these photos and this letter that Ben also kept.
Thank you Joff: I am sure it was an important part of Ben's growing up to face the sea in such an elemental way. The trip, as I recall, was across to France, and then back to Plymouth (due to prevailing winds, a return ticket to Penzance was not a viable option!). I even got a bit involved (I think...) joining Joff on the final leg to bring the boat back around the Lizard some weeks later - just one day under sail, and all well within sight of land, was probably enough for me!!
¡Que haya luz! Kerenza ha yeghes da! Dad/Grandpa/Andrew x