Crew Blog

Well, well, well what a journey and what a day!!

06 May 2008

Some of the victorious crew on Hull & Humber

I woke this morning to come on watch hoping there would be a nice cool breeze on deck! My hopes were shattered as the heat was still there and the breeze warm- another day ahead of sun cream and stickiness!!

Within seconds of being on deck (while trying to put on the harness) I was informed we where about to go through a squall!! As soon as I looked up the rain began to fall –torrential rain!! Half soaked I go down to put on wet weather gear (still boiling hot), then harness, then life jacket! By the time I had and got back on deck we had passed through the squall and it was bright sunshine again and I was sweltering!!

Within the next few hours we knew we were in the lead and heading for the second gate (now being the race finish line). We were on course with enough wind to get us there sometime around 20:00 (GMT). With every little thing being done to make sure we kept up our speed the tension was rising!

At 20:22 (GMT) all crew were up on deck as we counted down the seconds to crossing the race finish line. There it was first place to Hull& Humber- what an amazing feeling!!

The adrenaline rush and team camaraderie combined together is overwhelming!!
The only thing is now that we have to wait several days to drink our champagne as Panama is still 1200nm away!! And all us girlies on board just want a big tub of ice-cream!! And a bath! And air conditioning! And a manicure/pedicure! And a large glass of wine! Really we’re not asking for much?! Are we??

Well done to us all and with five races still to go this has been a great start to my Clipper Race journey! I’m loving it!

Nat xx

1. cheryl hirst, clayhanger west midlands 09 May 2008

well done nat to you and all the crew we knew you could do it,anyway never mind the air con,manicure ice-cream etc what about the hot tub !!! love to you from us all in the midlands xxx

2. Helen Blenkinsop, Beverley nr Hull 09 May 2008

Whoop whoop whoop, go Natalie Booker and the rest of the crew, you have done really well. Keep it up for the rest of the race, I know you can do it!! Take care and may the force be with you XXX

3. Julie Booker, tickton 09 May 2008

Hi Nats What a girl… you must take after your mum!!! Shut your eyes and think of the foot massage awaiting your return. Never mind the hot tub get that ice cream,and shampers you all deserve it. hugs and kisses with you all the way mum xxxxxx

4. caz woolfitt, beverley 09 May 2008

go on nat and the rest of the team, well done to you all. and nat there will be loads of wine drinking when you get home!! xx

5. Robin, Houston Texas 10 May 2008

Congratulations from Robin in Texas!!!! We met Ken & the crew in Santa Cruz..... Good Luck!!!!!
Robin

6. Pat Morgan, Bristol 10 May 2008

Whoo Whoo Whoo well done you guys and a fantastic finish Again!

7. anne streatfeild, Peru 11 May 2008

Well done, hey girl power onboard H&H;!!!!!!!
Cogratulations to you all, glad you�re loving every sticky minute of it Nat!

Anne xx

8. Walt and Carol Oates, Cumbria 13 May 2008

Sad to be missing all the fun - nearest I’ve been to the sea since leaving BOB in Qingdao was a walk across Morecambe Bay - and the tide was out!! Best wishes to all, Keep on winning - Walt

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