Monthly Archives: September 2011

It’s 3.13am on the 29th September an we’re fighting with some not so helpful winds as we push through the last 250 miles to Cape Town. Some of the boats are already in and as we bring up the back … Continue reading →

Ooh what a treat, we’ve just had popcorn – a real pleasure after so much chocolate. It made me think of a few popcorn highlights to share with you… Breaching of a white whale today in the sunshine. Downwind sailing … Continue reading →

A little update on where we are and on day to day life… We are currently making our way just south of the Tristan Da Cunha Islands (one of them has a mountain called Edinburgh peak – a good omen … Continue reading →

Last night brought with it one of life’s amazing experiences. We were visited by HMS Edinburgh in the middle of the south Atlantic. The weather has at last calmed and most people on the boat are now back to 100% … Continue reading →

to all those that have sponsored me, you are keeping me going at the moment. All your support has helped to raise £3,400 for Cancer Research and has helped to remind me that people back home are following my progress … Continue reading →

I was on mother watch yesterday with my mothering partner being sea sick so we shipped him off to bed whilst my watch sat on deck chopping and peeling veg to help me out. Not something you’d regard as part … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Daddykins. My watch all sang Happy Birthday to my Dad whilst we were on deck today. It was a great feeling to be able to wish him happy birthday at sea – it’s the simple things that make … Continue reading →

So far this race we have had great sailing. The winds and seas have been kind to us and our new crew, they are both gently building which has allowed most of us to get our sea legs again. Sadly … Continue reading →

One bikini size does not fit all, someone ought to tell all the Brazilian ladies that!

A massive thank you again to Mars for all their support.  Yesterday one of the South American team arrived at the marina armed with a small van full of chocolate, rice and sauces for us.  I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, … Continue reading →