Gentleman Journalist

Sailing loses one of the great 'gentlemen journalists' in Mikkel Thommessen.

It was with some sadness that I learned of the passing of Mikkel Thommessen this week, a yachting journalist and author who I held in the highest regard and who epitomised the ‘gentleman journalist’ of yesteryears.

Mikkel’s enthusiasm for the sport of sailing was infectious, and he was never happier than sat chatting, gossiping, and getting the inside t…