Crew Blog

“Very little wind to play with!”

17 June 2008

Hull & Humber crew member ponders the coffee grinder

In the evening of Day 2 of Race 13 the fog is starting to lift and we can see at least a couple of the clipper fleet. After a day of cold wind, damp fog and lots of sail changes (not a lot of sleep) it has warmed up slightly this afternoon with the sun trying to peek through some blue sky. However there is very little wind to play with!

An observation was made by one of our crew in the early hours which was quite amusing:- “I have just realised that the coffee grinder is actually two winch handles but just used side ways!” ??!!(hello!!)??!!

Needless to say the crew member was someone who had not had very much rest /sleep before these words came out of their mouth!!

With the flat sea state at the moment we are still whale and dolphin watching as well as lobster pot dodging.

We are just wishing and hoping for a little bit more wind to take us across the Atlantic a little bit faster. However getting to Cork means we are a few days off being home and race finish, which feels very bizarre!!?!

Soooo, BOB is still bobbing and the crew still smiling! Lots of fun to be had! I’ll see everyone in Cork!

Lots of love and hugs Nat xx

1. cheryl hirst, clayhanger west midlands 19 June 2008

hi nat and everyone onboard bob,glad to hear you are still all having fun and enjoying your cruise!!! cant beleive the race is nearly over what will i do with my time not having to log onto internet 4 times a day to see how you are doing? looking forward to seing you all in liverpool hopefully the victors love and good luck to you all xxx

2. terry, binbrook 19 June 2008

Hi wendy it seems no time since you left all back home and already its goodbye america’s for you. Well its race on, so let’s hope the winds pick up and blow favourably and Bob has you all soon well in front of New York

3. Brian Wilkinson, Boston Lincs. 19 June 2008

Time to make your move and get into the the lead again. Make full speed now for Cork and Burn up those miles. God speed to all on H & H
Brian

4. Jules, London 20 June 2008

You home soon Lady Q?

5. Avril Purchon, Hull 20 June 2008

Go BOB Go!!! not long to go now to home turf!! Cant wait to see you all in Cork..Guiness at the ready. Keep pushing hard and il see you as the winners in Cork!!!Av xXx
PS....
remember...LONG HAIRED FREAKY PEOPLE..NEED NOT APPLY!

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