Race 13 - Day 2
Crew Diary - Derry-Londonderry to Liverpool
23 July

Race Day 2 – Mike

Overnight our sail plan was caught out by strengthening winds the result has been significant damage to the wind-seeker and an injury to Phil's hand which will likely keep him from doing anything more strenuous than bossing starboard watch around.

Following an eventful evening this morning has passed in a more relaxed fashion. As we work our way round the coastline of Ireland the crew have been amusing themselves with a spot of bird watching. Here on Nasdaq we have sighted some rare and unique species:

The Galley Speith a flightless bird that dwells at ground level they are recognised by the blue air they produce at times of feeding and the distinctive calls made as they ritually butt heads with their surroundings. - Common sighted on every leg.

The Cockpit Speith a cousin to the “Galley Speith” most commonly found perched on a grinder or tethered to a spinnaker sheet. The plumage of these birds does not have the same colourful effects on the air around as their cousins but they are recognised for a fine red plumage, bright eyes and occasional grin.

The Great Gold Crested Bow Speith a reclusive bird that have been sighted more frequently in recent times. Distinctive from the “Cockpit Speith” by it's golden crest these birds will venture out to aid other members of the glaring. Once roused to action these birds conduct themselves with fierce authority.

The Helm Speith these once great birds roamed the oceans much like the albatross. There has not been a confirmed sighting of these birds in many moons. Now feared extinct only a few on board are able to recall their legendary majesty.