The Ocean Sailor Podcast Season 2, Ep7 - Should you start adventure sailing in 2026? Featuring Roger Barnes, President of the Dinghy Cruising Association

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In this Ocean Sailor episode, yachting journalist Will Bruton interviews Roger Barnes, President of the Dinghy Cruising Association, about getting into adventure sailing on a small budget. They cover the appeal of cruising a simple dinghy, the low entry cost of buying a dinghy and Roger’s experiences in the UK and abroad on small boats.

Check out the Dinghy Cruising Association here: https://www.dinghycruising.org.uk

Find Roger's latest book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dinghy-Cruis...

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