River Foyle - 29 June

Just finished race 13 from Halifax to Derry in 2nd position. WOW!

Very happy days! I had so hoped to get a podium on at least one of my races and here we are.  As we motor up the River Foyle, with a pilot on board, there is a party atmosphere on board, we are all very happy.

As I am on ‘mother’ (taken out of the watch pattern for cooking duties) today, I had a long sleep last night and feel much better, and a lot less achy for it. I was up at 5 a.m. to make bacon sarnies for breakfast. M came to help, as turning them out in rapid succession, from this small galley, for 18 with teas and coffees is quite frenetic.

We crossed the finish line, all togged up in corporate gear, and sitting on the rail. The media guys, in an Irish Coast Guard boat, were there to take photos. Shortly afterwards our pilot arrived and we have had a couple of hours of motoring towards Derry. It is beautiful here, just as you would expect of Northern Ireland. A pity it is chucking it down with rain, but hey ho, you can't have everything.

I must go. Just had the call for all hands on deck for mooring. I’m looking forward to a great week ashore.