Annie Longstaff

Annie Longstaff

About Annie’s sailing trip

Following Annie’s circumnavigation with her husband Tom in their 45 ft sailing yacht VELA, her memorable 3-year voyage took her to far-flung corners of the globe, including the remote pearl islands of the Pacific Ocean.

Returning to the U.K. keen to get back her land legs, she was looking for new challenges.

Instead of hauling the ropes found herself learning the ropes by taking up bell ringing.

Alan teaching Annie how to ring


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