Crew Blog

So Long Singapore

30 January 2008

After a very relaxing four days on the island of Batam, enjoying air conditioned rooms and sleeping under mosquito nets, drinks from the poolside bar and endless games of pool, eighties pop and Swedish massages and making sure the old girl was shipshape, Liverpool arrived in Singapore in style. Naturally we had a final “sail repair” with Eleni and I frantically mending the torn banner by hand due to the sewing machine breaking at the last minute (later found out that the needle was put in the wrong way, thanks J!). The opening of the Keppel Bay Marina was a first class event and the hospitality experienced by all of us during the stop over second to none. Week in Singapore produced a well rested crew equipped with the latest in electronics. Thanks to Mikey’s dad for organising a great crew party and thanks dad for the bubbly.

On 27th in a glorious sunshine with tummies full of chicken curry breakfast (marvellous, really!) courtesy of the marina we set sail for the race start. We were second across the line but then our progress was hindered by light airs that seemed to last forever. As we watched the others sail past our fighting spirits grew and catching up has never been so much fun. Our arch rival New York is right behind us and we intend to keep it that way!

The South China Sea has been kind to us, the weather has cooled down and due to Dave’s fan repairs and being able to keep the front hatch open, sleeping conditions in the ghetto are now close to humane. We have all learned a lot about helming and endless sail changes have caused the customary aches and pains… luckily Richard’s massage parlour is open 24/7. Anna and I have started Doris’ school of dating and will emerge as fine young ladies I’m sure.

Fishing boats, big waves and endless beating, sleet, snow and ice; whatever the next couple of weeks will throw at us, we’re ready. Qingdao, here we come!

Tiina

1. Aimo Mustonen, Joensuu 30 January 2008

Hello Tiina ,
Back home with the traditional flu.Toby was very pleased to get the snake.There have been the worst snow storms in eastern China since Tsingis Khan,so be prepared to live in igloos.
Also try to be first in Qsingdao as there may be difficult to find proviant for the whole fleet as trains are not moving and roads are full of snow.Enjoy the race!
Isk�,Auli,Jaani

2. Mikko, Kuhmo 30 January 2008

Ei muuta ku hanaa… sail on L�pool

3. Shaun,Margaret & Helen, Lytham St.Annes 30 January 2008

Hi Tina,
It all sounds as though everything is going well.Keep checking the computer every six hours and we seem to be doing OK. Keep it up.I like the look of the current position and you look well placed to lead the fleet into Qingdao.Best wishes to all on board.Look after my thermal Doris. See you all in Jamaica.
Love from Margaret, Helen and Shaun

4. Sue Haslam, Chester 30 January 2008

Hiya Tiina and all of you - fantastic finish to Singapore - sorry I missed your arrival and departure as was in communicado - but thinking of you all, all the same. Wishing you all kind winds, safe sailing, and looking forward to seeing you all soonish in the US - but you’ve all got an adventure before then - take care of each other and keep the great blogs coming. Love Sue x

5. Nuala, Perth 31 January 2008

Great to hear your news Tiina and the crew glad you likes the chicken curry sounds like you all had a great stop off and are suitably refreshed as you make your way on to Quindao. Enjoy the cooler weather ..hope it wont get too cold!!and hey what can I say about Doris what has she taken on ....I wonder...good luck with everything!! and happy sailing. and a big hug to paul..love Nuala

6. Bridget Francis, Antigua 31 January 2008

You guys are on fire...well done and keep up the awsome work. Wishing you fair winds and happy sailing all the way.
From Bridge and all the crew on Velsheda

7. Helen Jones, Cardiff 31 January 2008

Piblokto

So good to hear what you are up to and it sounds like you are having a ball! Glad that you are enjoying it and when you are back in Blighty I expect you to set up a sweatshop making cheap clothes and boat sails with all your sewing experience. Doris’ school of dating sounds ominous.

Sophia is starting to sleep more and is now smiling and gurgling away. We’re coping fine and hope to start the extension on the house at the start of March.

Keep on smiling little one.

Muchos hugs and love

Helenovski, Chris & Sophiovski

8. Jane Bligh, Ibiza 31 January 2008

Off we go again, the agonising, nail biting mornings as we log on to see what’s happened. Go go go Liverpool, 08 is your year and we’re there with you. We wish you good winds and calm seas, ha ha!! xjane

9. jayne), wallasey 31 January 2008

Hi Liverpool 08 Greetings from cold wet windy Wallasey Great to have met you all in Singapore when we gave William a surprise visit Its good to see you all get on so well. Now youve had youre rest and enjoyed warm weather its time to get back to work, don the cold weather gear and head for Quindao.Good luck on the next leg Keep up the good work love Jayne (Wills Mum)

10. mary masterson, Lee Green, London 01 February 2008

Good luck, Liverpool 08. Third place overall and creeping up. Best wishes from all the children at St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School, Welling!

11. Riikka Loukkaanhuhta, Nummi-Pusula, FINLAND 01 February 2008

Keep on pushing, Liverpool! Hope you have your furcoats with you, guys - it�ll be the ultimate Finnish winter in Qingdao. Well, at least Tiina will feel more than happy to get some nordic breeze… Tinttura-armastuinen, nauti ja anna palaa!
Hugs,
Riikka & Jari

12. Leena Haavilainen, Kouvola 01 February 2008

Heippa Tiina! Talvimyr�k�n keskelt� sopivan reippaita tuulia purjeisiin! Ei kuitenkaan niin, ett� joudut ompeluhommiin! Leena-kummi, Esa ja Jussi

13. Colin pope, Southport merseyside 02 February 2008

Now Richard whats all this about massage Watch him girls I know what he can be like I taught him!! Keep going Liverpool we are with you
Blessings
Colin

14. Roy Stevens, Lytham St Annes 02 February 2008

Come on Liverpool. You should be good at this, it wasn’t called the Mersey Beat for nothing.
Go get the black boat and the orange one. You can do it I know you can.
You’ve got the best skipper and the best crew.
Best wishes
Roy

15. Roy Stevens, Lytham St Annes 02 February 2008

Come on Liverpool. I know it’s a long hard beat but it’s in your soul----remember the Mersey ‘ Beat’. Go and get that black boat and the orange boat. I know you can do it because you have the best skipper and the best crew.
Best wishes
Roy

16. Captain Oates, Zummerset 02 February 2008

Hey pool, calm down, calm down......someone break the news to Dr Mooby Chunda that due to his non payment of subs, regretfully the Langport And Beyond Isle Abbotts committee have turned down said application to defend his blue blazer in April so keep him on board as a galley and massage assistant...........come on the pool

17. AIME, MUMSIE & BABY A, Sunny Seacombe 03 February 2008

Hi All, Good to hear you enjoyed your time in Singapore. Wishing you all the best for the next couple of weeks racing. We will glued to the race viewer once again. GOOD LUCK XX
Luv
Aime, Mumsie & Bigger Baby A
p.s. Willi what a surprise eh fella! We were just as excited here knowing about your surprise there lol. Not long now chum see ya soon xxxx

18. susan benson, liverpool 03 February 2008

hey liverpool clipper see you are still doing great, LOVE TO ME NIECE LISA POVER, STILL PROUD, ALL AT MY WORK AT AGE CONCERN LPOOL WISHING YOU WELL, KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK, LOTS OF LUV N STUFF FROM SU CARSON (NEE BENSON)

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