Crew Blog

Homeward Bound

03 July 2008

As we make our way in the final race towards Liverpool and home, my emotions waver between the elation of completing our adventure, staying the course, and yet a twinge of sadness in being unable to continue the journey encompassing even more destinations. After completing over 35,000 nautical miles, living in a unique microcosm of our very own reality show, it will be difficult not to miss the special moments and friendships that have developed throughout the circumnavigation. Whilst the relief and joy of completing such a test cannot be underestimated neither can the support that has been given to all of us from fellow crew, clipper staff, sponsors and of course friends and family. Without your special thoughts and encouragement our task would have been made even more difficult and for some maybe could have become impossible. Thank you to everyone, it really has made a difference.

Once again, may I say thank you to all of the youngsters following, especially to the pupils of Alcott Hall School. I hope you have gained as much as I have from this year’s experience. To friends and family everywhere, even though our immediate task is almost at an end, please keep blowing those warm winds, you never know when we might need them next. The journey doesn’t stop until we reach our final destination! Adieu, Bon Chance, see you all soon, sooner or soonest. Thanks for being there in thought and deed, throughout and beyond.

John