Finalising Admin

 Last work days completed, arrangements for those at home in place, final equipment gathered in an overnight bag, satellite tracker / messenger sorted; what can go wrong? I leave the River Medway this weekend to make my way to the start which is in Plymouth on Sunday 8th May. 

Final preparatory sail

 Just back from a few days sailing round the Thames Estuary, no problems and several jobs done including servicing the engine. It was cold but good with a mixture of wind. Several hours spent with the cruising chute up and self steering looking after business. 

Jester Starters

A provisional list of starters has been posted and yours truly is on the list. Hopefully there will be more and I'll get to meet everyone including those who have yet to confirm. It is starting to get real from an external perspective, so far it has been about me getting ready in isolation.