Journey Articles

Who doesn’t enjoy the euphoria of life’s simplest pleasures? For our protagonist, this euphoria was birthed on the local rivers and canals of his hometown, aboard a Canadian canoe built by his father. These were the days of delightful exploration, paddling down the River Wye to the tune of the dawn chorus, or gallantly navigating a kayak alone across the harbour during a family camping trip.

As years soared by, life found Tim Steel and his lovely wife Annette celebrating more of their days on the South Devon coast. By 2017, Tim’s exploration cravings had outgrown a paddle’s purpose, drawing him into the captivating world of modern maritime vessels. Here, he found comfort and excitement in the XO 270, a cool, fast, and seaworthy charmer that transported them across the majestical coastlines of South Devon and Cornwall. However, frequent day trips were the limit of this platform.