Marcus and Freya Pomeroy-Rowden explain how they built their 18th century replica three masted lugger Grayhound and for the last two seasons have been trading under sail, taking goods across the Channel and beyond… The goods have the cachet of having a very low carbon footprint but the couple explain that some of the wine they carry benefits from being “aged at sea” as well.

For many sailors it’s a dream – to being carrying some cargo under sail – but aboard Grayhound it’s a reality, albeit that the crew tend to be paying guests, which allows the operation to function commercially.