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People often ask us why we chose to name our yacht "Skardu" and where the
name comes from.
Skardu is in fact the name of a small town in Northwest Pakistan, nestled right on
the border with India, and used as a base for campaigns to climb K2.
About 12 years ago, we organized a month long trekking trip to Northern
Pakistan with our great friend Charlie Bailey. It was not only a magical trip, far
from the beaten path and full of much excitement, but was in fact our first great
adventure together. We crossed massive glaciers, slept in shepherds huts and
herded yak up mountain passes, all the while admiring the absolutely colossal
peaks (most in excess of 22,000 ft) that surrounded us.
When it came time to name our yacht, we thought long and hard about the
options. Mark wanted something short, strong, unique, personal to the two of us
and that would stand the VHF radio test (can people understand you over a
crackling radio). Quintin at first favoured longer more descriptive names, but
after coming down to a shortlist of 10 names, we finally settled on Skardu.... one
of Mark's early suggestions.
So from the highest valleys to the deepest oceans, 'Skardu' represents the spirit
of adventure that we strive to carry forth with us.
