Race 3 - Day 23
Skipper Report
23 November

Today our skipper and crew blog is brought to you by Nick Davis. There are only so many words I think I can say at the minute and Nick’s blog today says it all.

We continue to sail our boat as we must, life goes on. We are in our own little world on this boat. I thought we may be in Fremantle by now, but no. I am back on Mother Watch, baking bread, making brownies, preparing drinks and meals to keep the crew fuelled to sail the boat. We are all looking after each other.

We are enjoying the sunshine and blue skies, still in wonder of being propelled through this deep blue sea by the power of the wind alone. We are talking, recalling stories, listening to music, reading books, telling jokes and laughing. But it is quieter, more subdued, sad. Then, we make a drink or prepare a portion for someone who is not here, realise we are short on watch, see a sail repair kit, or an empty locker and it brings it all back........ We are thinking of our families, loved ones and friends. We are thinking of Simon’s family and friends.

We are sailing with a quiet determination, with dignity, we are proud of what we have achieved but humbled by events. We want to sail into Fremantle with our head held high, our flags and banners flying. We don't know but we think it would be what Simon wanted.

We are Team GREAT and we are sailing our boat.

Love and peace to all.

Nick Davis and all the crew