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Wake up to bacon butties - 19 September 2007

19 September 2007

We woke up this morning all looking forward to fresh croissants and pastries, but unfortunately we have had to make do with bacon butties! (a special treat from Fiona and Andy on mother watch).
Sam has taken the last working speaker out of the saloon and installed it on deck, so now the tunes are pumpin (roll on the new speakers arriving in La Rochelle)!
Fred has been water skiing off the back of the yacht this morning and a few games of eye spy filled a few more minutes!
Benjy bear our mascot from Belle Vale Primary school had his first lesson in winch use and helming! Pictures to follow…
As the finish line comes in to sight, everyone is starting to get a little frustrated as the wind has dropped and it’s going to take some time to reach it. We are continually trying everything we can to make the yacht go faster and have finally, just managed to get the Spinnaker up! Fingers crossed we will make it over the finish line in first place and into La Rochelle this evening. Only 18 miles to go…….

1. Catherine Damerall, Ashford Kent 19 September 2007

Hello i am so glad you are winning. Keep it up my sister is going to join the boat in Jamacia, Wendy Damerall she is the best and will keep the boat winning. Best wishes to you all and keep spirts high. Lotsof love Catherine x

2. Julie Fairbank, Elswick 19 September 2007

Hope we have finally found something we can beat the Ozzi’s at...well done.Saw you leave liverpool on Sunday and picked you as my team to win,so keep up the great work.I shall be keeping up with you all in spirit if not in body!Take care and God speed to all the crew.

3. sharon, Harrogate 19 September 2007

So chuffed for you all, what a fantastic way to start the race. There are so many people tracking you on this web site, its the first thing my little boy does in the morning and again last thing at night to see where Auntie Fiona is now!! Thinking of you all, and hope you enjoy the celebrations. Love Sharon xx

4. Jamie Douglas, Hull 19 September 2007

Hey Guys and Gals,
Just wana say well done to everyone, great start.
hope its glorious SUNSHINNEEEEEE in la Rochalle (that ones for you danny)haha.
cant wait to meet up with ya in santa cruz.

sail safe, sail fast and most of all sail safe.

cyaz soon people
JAMIE xx

5. per lindwall, Jakarta 20 September 2007

What a first part!!!!!!!! Well done with or without speakers!? Cheers to all of you. Spend too much time watching you on the web ...Could probably joined you instead - can’t do anything anyway - it’s so exciting. Take care guys and be safe it’s soon a new a race. Per

6. Emma, Brigg, North Lincs 20 September 2007

Woo hoo!! A first on the first leg, congrats to you all. My first impression of Danny was “Mr Competative” - I’m now on my way to the bookies!!! Love to all and take care xx

7. Pat Morgan, Bristol 20 September 2007

Fred water skiing!!!! now be careful Fred and don’t forget the sun cream LOL !!
I’m sure the Hull and Humber will make the finishing line first we are all willing it!!

8. Mike & Helen Harper, Richmond N.Yorkshire 20 September 2007

Fantastic start to the race. This is so exciting, we are addicted to the web sites tracking and cheering you on from afar. Well done team! Dan’s THE MAN.
Best wishes,
Mike & Helen Harper

9. Barclay Wotton, West Sussex 20 September 2007

Guys, what a fantastic job, well done !! Two wins out of two races ain’t half bad. As many others I am sure, I am glued to your progress aboard the big orange boat and want to send you all many, many congratulations. I hankered after a big ocean adventure myself once and now have another challenge of expecting twins in January, I’m thinking if you keep up this winning streak I might have to call them Hull and Humber in your honour. Enjoy the beers and the burgers and just keep doing what your doing, your winners all the way.
Bx

10. Judy Green, Glentham Lincs UK 20 September 2007

We are really caught up in the race now!! Well done! its just awesome (Rod what would you rather be doing?) Well done!!

11. The Parkers, Surrey 20 September 2007

Congratulations on the first leg victory. Best of luck for the next leg especially to Nigel Rose. Keep us posted on your progress.

12. Deb Morgan, Bristol 20 September 2007

Fantastic!! Well done to you all, Keep up the good work We are all cheering you on!!
What an experience!! Go Fred Go Fred!!!!!!

13. vanessa brown, london 20 September 2007

hello all the team
what a race --fantastic result --bet it was exciting stuff !!! too scarey for me --exactly how do you do it !!!
keep up the good work
vanessa brown

14. Pat Morgan, Bristol 21 September 2007

To all the crew on the Hull and Humber.. Fantastic 1st Leg win.. We will be behind you all the way ...Have a good weekend rest!

15. Mark Pringle, UK 21 September 2007

Just saw the picture of the team and the big yellow flag...great work guys and heres to alot more to those yellow flags flying from the forestay! mark

16. jordan brown, hull 22 September 2007

well done hull and humber good luck for the next leg have a good weekend dont work to hard matty and dont spend your �2.70 you found all at once from all matty’s family

17. Peter Byrne, UK 23 September 2007

Hi everyone - just a quick note to wish you the very best on this next leg. Stay safe and enjoy every moment.

Take care - Pete

18. Pat Morgan, Bristol 24 September 2007

Good luck all on this next leg.. We will be wishing you well and cheering you on all the way!!
Safe Journey - Pat

19. Kathy Malet, London 24 September 2007

What do you mean, too busy to tack to send the next blog? Sort it out people, more news please it sounds like you had a cracking first night out on this leg, let’s hear about it! Fi we all know you love a boat heeled over you’ve had plenty of practice ;o) wishing you and the rest of the crew fair winds (!) and the best of luck - you have a record to keep up with GO GUYS GO!!!!!

20. Mike & Helen Harper, Richmond, N. Yorkshire 24 September 2007

Good to see you up there with the front runners in the second race. Keep up the good work, good luck and be careful.
Best wishes
Mike & Helen

21. Pat Fletcher, Harrogate 24 September 2007

Hi Fiona and congratulations to all of you on coming first on first leg. Will be following with interest over coming months.Glad to hear Anna’s curry went down well.God bless! Pat.

22. Michele Callisaya, Hobart Tasmania 30 September 2007

Hi Nigel!
Won the first one!!! Congrats to you and all the crew.
Cheers
Michele

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