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BB on BOB

01 May 2008

Hull & Humber's Brendan DeCordova (we think!) inspects the rudder, prop and keel

Day 1 on the big orange boat, Brendan aka De Caff was assigned to check the guy at the end of the port pole.
Day 2 on the big orange boat Brendan aka Spiderman hung over the back of the boat and inspected the hull for any debris attached to the keel, rudder and propeller shaft.
Day 3 on the big orange boat Brendan aka Sniper went up the mast and did a rig check.
Day 4 on the big orange boat Brendan aka Rambo free climbed the guy in order to peel spinnakers.
Day 5 on the big orange boat Brendan aka DeCordova helmed under spinnaker.
Day 6 on the big orange boat Brendan aka Freak–boy mended the starboard heads.

Brendan’s Big Brother Diary Room Confession

I’m having a great time with the crew and being part of the team. One of my favourite things is looking up at the stars; it’s amazing, even though we’re on watch for four hours time just flies by. The food is great but I’m looking forward to a big juicy steak when I get into port. I’ve had a lot of responsibilities onboard Hull & Humber. The first time I went up the rig I was a bit nervous but when I got to the top I really enjoyed the view and watching the waves crashing up against the boat. I’m now looking forward to a good power nap before my next watch. I’m missing my family and friends back at home and I want to say a big thanks to the ONE HULL tag team for believing in me and making this all possible.

Brendan

1. kevin webster, Aldershot 01 May 2008

I am enjoying the comments on the race, I sail within the Army and did a leg from Portsmouth to Gran Canaria on a 72ft Ketch and enjoy the reminders or everyday voyage life!

Kev Webster

2. David Gray, Hull 01 May 2008

Good on yer Brendan. Glad your having a great time, it seems a bit quiet here at the YPSS without you sticking your head in. Work hard and enjoy the rest of the trip.

3. wendy & bob douglas, hull 01 May 2008

Great rear view Brendan - sounds like your having the time of your life. Checking the web site thrice daily to check on progress and haven’t been disappointed yet !! Great faith in you all and look forward to seeing you soon - with the rest of the fleet taking up the rear. Luv to Jamie - done any more cooking or have you been sacked? Lots of luv Wendy & Bob (Mam and Dad to le Clef d’amour)xx

4. Avril Purchon, Hull 01 May 2008

Nice one Rambo, glad your having a fantastic time and getting involved. course we believe in you...on training you were the only 1 that could read a compass!!! Well done for getting this far...GO BOB GO!!Big love Av xXx

5. Alison Carey, Sheffield 01 May 2008

Hi H&H;,
Glad to see you’re back where you belong - in the lead! Keep up the good work.
Hi to Fiona.
Alison

6. Anne Streatfeild, Peru 01 May 2008

Well Rambo, Sniper, Spiderman, Freak boy I�m enjoying this part of the leg watching this film slowly unfold. Do you have Batman and the Incredible Hulk onboard to help too!

Very exciting!

Anne

7. Dave Bertholini, Hull 01 May 2008

Hi Brendan and Jamie,

Glad to see you’re enjoying yourselves!

Congratulations to you and the rest of the crew for getting back into the lead - well done, you’re doing us all proud here in Hull!

Stay safe, watch your head on that boom!

Dave Bertholini

8. sandra doy, hull 03 May 2008

Hi Ken its your sis again. hope your enjoying yourself. mums ok and so are we. good luck to you all from everyone at victim support humber.

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