Crew Blog

Back at sea again

12 April 2008

Well, we’re finally back at sea again, and this time as a sailing vessel rather than as a glorified motorized surfboard (admittedly we are motorsailing at present in order to catch up with the others as much as possible, but at least we have the option of sailing). We slipped lines from the Hawaii yacht club in front of an audience of all the people who had done so much to get us going again. After 3 weeks and 1 day in Hawaii it was definitely time to say goodbye, although we all had a wonderful time there. It was a real relief to get underway after a manic week of working our way through the huge jobs list. As we passed the SE coast of Oahu we were entertained by several whales closer inshore, which particularly delighted Gill as they were her first whale sightings ever. Our wildlife encounters continued this morning, when Ian had the dubious pleasure of making close acquaintance with a flying fish, which leapt on him as he dozed on deck.

Durban 2010 and beyond…

1. Alcott Hall Primary, Birmingham 13 April 2008

We’re liking the suntan Mr. Gray! (and impressed that you’re at the front of the photo!)
Go Durban Go - wwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooooosssssssssssssshhhhhhhh!
‘The Academy’ x