This chapter in the Video Archive Project series is part 2 of Peter Shipway’s interview of Basil Diethelm. Basil is a 59-year member of the club and Peter estimates that Basil has logged more sea miles than any other member. In part 2 Basil talks about the Suez and Panama Canals, and about his love affair with the Caribbean.

The content guide for part 2 starts with Suez and Panama Canals, racing in the early 1980s on Inch by Winch, sailing home from Taiwan, Swans, Caribbean love, 13 Atlantic crossings, sailing today and reflections on a cruising life.

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