Jessie Atkinson

Jessie is a colour blind sailor and jumped-up ship’s cook who has spent most of her adult life as a traditional seafarer. She has been involved in all aspects of the industry, starting as a deckhand and bosun’s mate on the square-riggers over a decade ago.

Having sailed professionally on ships of all sizes, from 40′ gaff cutters to 150′ barques, Jessie has since moved on to vessel support and marine coordination (although she’d still be happier scurrying up the rigging while dinner’s in the oven…)

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tecla whale ice

02/02 Cold Climate Sailing

Breaking ice

Cold Sailing, Clear Minds, Real Adventure Overheard Office discussion DEB “ Jess do you like hot sailing destinations or cold?” JESS “Hot. Not really

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Met Office Synoptic of Storm Goretti

26/01 Educational

Weather bombs and Sting Jets

A first Hand Experience If you lived in Cornwall this winter you would have experienced both weather bombs and sting jets. These are not

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Gazing into the sea and sky on Tecla

17/01 Inspiration

I never tire

Why my traditional sailing experience never tires me. Adam – Sunday, January 20th 2026 Hi sailor, This week I’m going to tell you all

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