Has Toby Hodges got the best job in the sailing world ?

[baart]

I can see some drawbacks, you know, cold, wet etc but he must have done a few things right in his life...

 

[RivalRedwing]

those hull windows look like they are going to fail ;-)

 

[Minerva]

I bet that will give an Anderson 22 a run for it's money upwind!

 

[dolabriform]

I bet that will give an Anderson 22 a run for it's money upwind!

Nah, that's just wishful thinking !

 

[ylop]

Can you image his school careers advisor, "what do you want to do?" "I'm going to sail other people's yachts around writing about it and making videos and I'll not only get paid, but yacht manufacturers will be desperate for me to do it!" "I think you should set your sights a little more realistic, perhaps professional footballer? or pop star?"

 

[wonkywinch]

Your link is to the official HR video, this is Toby's version ..

 

[doris]

For one of the most irritating journos in the industry I find it amazing that keeps his job. Something several mates have also commented on.

 

[Quiddle]

For one of the most irritating journos in the industry I find it amazing that keeps his job. Something several mates have also commented on.

I couldn't agree more. He lurches between dejection and hyperbole and I can't watch his reviews.
Bring back Chris Beeson, sadly missed.

 

[westernman]

I couldn't agree more. He lurches between dejection and hyperbole and I can't watch his reviews.
Bring back Chris Beeson, sadly missed.

That might be a function of his superiors. They probably want something more probing and clear cut. And meh and OK are not going to rouse any emotions.

 

[wonkywinch]

I see baart gets a mention in the magazine for this thread

As do the "Pithy log entries", "An amazing story" and "Do you love your boat" comments.

 

[baart]

I see baart gets a mention in the magazine for this thread

Really? Where? That might be my only 5 minutes of fame in the sailing world

 

[wonkywinch]

Really? Where? That might be my only 5 minutes of fame in the sailing world

Page 88 of Yachting Monthly April 2024 edition.

 

[Rotordude]

For one of the most irritating journos in the industry I find it amazing that keeps his job. Something several mates have also commented on.

Couldn't agree more...

 

[RivalRedwing]

Your link is to the official HR video, this is Toby's version ..

30 seconds was enough...