The graduate with a science degree asks, “Why does it work?” …

YOURS truly was invited to join the Gray Page sailing team in this year's Fairplay Cup. We had thought we might do quite well this year; improving on 6th place last year was a reasonable prospect; we had an experienced competitive crew and we had not wrecked ourselves (entirely) on the rocks of lady alcohol at our pre-race supper…

And so to that Commercial Court decision on whether or not a vessel detained by pirates is on or off hire…