The Swallow’s Notebook

The Cold Water Swimmer
The Cold Water Swimmer
A story about the joy and clarity of wild swimming, resetting the mind and body after long days working on the boat, with glimpses of seals and family adventures in... Read more...
From the Swallow: The Journey of a Name
From the Swallow: The Journey of a Name
A story about swallows, sea journeys, and the name that carries the spirit of freedom — Gwennel, the heart behind From the Swallow. Read more...
A picture of a creek at sunset, the clouds are reflected in the water. There are sailing bots moored up
Life in the Boatyard
A story about life at the quiet end of a River Dart creek, working on Gwennel and living gently among hills, hedgerows, and the hum of boatyard days. Read more...
Welcome Aboard the Swallow
Welcome Aboard the Swallow
A story about a boat named Gwennel — the Swallow — and a slow, sea-shaped life of sailing, foraging, and simple tideside days. Read more...