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Goodbye Nova Scotia

17 June 2008

Hull & humber keeps Liverpool 08 to stern as the fleet start Race 13

The hospitality of Nova Scotia will long be remembered.

Arriving on Friday 13th in force 7, gusting force 8, we were very cold and wet. The greeting on the quayside, however, near the giant fiddle, was warm and welcoming. Hot drinks and roast chicken supper soon thawed us out! (Our close win over westernaustralia2011.com, of 32 seconds, of the Democracy 250 Race, also added to the warm glow!)

Entertainment was provided all day at the pier for all visitors and Clipper crew. First Nation people showed us some traditional music and dance along with some spectacular costumes. Drinks and fireworks at the Yacht Club proved to be very popular!

After doughnuts and coffee at the Royal Cape Breton Yacht club, local school children led the procession under each country’s flag, to the boats. Crowds of well-wishers waved the boats off. Race start was very exciting with lots of close calls as the yachts fought for position at the start. The weather was kind and the sun shone all day, as we rounded the headland and set fair the sails for Cork!

Adrienne

1. Anne Streatfeild, London 17 June 2008

Hi Adrienne, trying to follow your every move, glad you all seemed to have a great time in Nova Scotia. Thinking of you all on this last leg, bigs hugs and lots of love. Anne xx

2. shan and mar, 17 June 2008

we just wanted to say good luck in the race and that were rooting for you. we’ll miss you, but this experiance will never be forgoten. good luck we know you can win.

3. Ken Hordon, Hull & Humber 18 June 2008

Hi Adrienne & all aboard the BOB, well done once again! Hope this race is a CORKER! & you can pop the champers once again! Still following your every move, miss you all! look forward to joining you for celebrations very soon!! Go for it, your nearly there!!!!!! Love , best wishes & stay safe.
Ken Hordon

4. Catherine, uk 18 June 2008

Hey Wend and all aboard Bob
Hope your all ok, getting enough sleep and are all well fed. I am sure if Wend is cooking you’ll all be stuffed. Watching Bob on the website and keeping an eye on the photos. Please put some more on there are nice to see.
Much love to you Wendy Wammers
Love your Little Sister Mo XXXXXXXXXXXXX

5. Avril and Julian Gilbert, Cambridge UK 19 June 2008

Hello Nigel,
Wow what a race! Following your progress, and love seeing the photos of you and the crew. Not long now and we can all celebrate your safe arrival home and listen to stories of your fantastic journey.
TTFN Avril & Julian xxxx

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