Nasdaq has just finished our Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint - given our sail plan constraints, we have given it the best we could although at times it did feel more like a donkey derby than the Grand National. The sprint also included the excitement of an unscheduled kite drop yesterday when a snap shackle gave way, but quick reactions and great teamwork between both watches meant that it was woolled, packed and re-hoisted quickly.
Now we are back to white sails and trying to work out the best route through the rather mixed-up weather systems that lie between us and destination Fremantle - we will crack the 1,000 nautical miles to go line soon and thoughts onboard are turning to our arrival and the supporters waiting there for us.
Cheers, Rob