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a solicitor and works in London. She is a keen fencer and competes internationally, all over the world. Simon is a computer expert and is based in Cheltenham. He’s a keen sailor and races RS500s on a lake near Oxford. He sails bigger boats too and always comes for Regatta.


What is your favourite walk? I’m a keen mushroom chaser and there are lots to be found in the woods on the other side of the creek, around Little Dartmouth and in Sandquay woods. It is a fascinating hobby but you must know what you are doing because it can obviously be extremely risky. I also love fishing and sailing – but that doesn’t count as walking…


What is your favourite view? I’m a volunteer for the Harbour Authority and on a Friday night I patrol the


river and check the navigation lights. As I turn my boat out at the castle and head back up the river, the view is breathtaking. It’s beautiful in the day but at night when the lights are sparkling it is as magical as any sight you could see – and if you have the moon behind you…well then it is truly amazing. If you sail in from the sea, especially at night, the coast is black, you wouldn’t know there was anything here. And then you come around the first bend and the whole river opens out with the towns on either side and there is no another place on Earth to touch it. Every twist of the river is lovely – I think the Dart is the prettiest most wonderful river I have ever sailed in, better than any in France, better than the Helford.


What is your favourite café? I prefer to drink strong coffee at home, especially now I’ve finished the decking which looks out over the creek to Dartmouth beyond. We’ve also extended the house with an extra room that looks that way, so we can enjoy the view on cold days too.


Do you have a favourite shop? Kingswear Village Stores.


What is your favourite pub? Kingswear Swords theory sessions are held in The Ship in Kingswear after every meeting. These are very important sessions and help us to consolidate what we have learned (!) The beer is very good too! We meet every Thursday from 7pm-9pm, and I’m happy to run a one-hour session from 6pm if there is sufficient demand. I also play pool in the Steam Packet once a week, which is also very pleasant.


Why is Dartmouth special to you? It is the prettiest most perfect harbour in the world.


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To find out more about Kingswear Swords call Alan on 07971 887 874 or email fencing@payne10.wanadoo. co.uk


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