(All of the below to be said with Geordie accent in BB style).
Having settled onto the boat the crew are getting to know each other better:
Carol, Skipper – newly qualified Yachtmaster and keen to assert her authority.
Mike, Chief Engineer – salty old sea dog, relegated to 1st mate following a stroke.
Kathy, Navigator – very keen and carries her sextant everywhere, but still keeps bumping into things
Sally, Quatermaster –Organised the provisions down to the last Jamacain Ginger cake and woe betide anyone who eats anything out of order
The watch system is starting to dictate the structure of the day. ‘Cook of the day’ already has a competitive element (fully encouraged by Mike). Kathy has already upped the anti by producing pudding on Day 2. Sally is feeling the pressure.
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Colouring in done by Kathi, aged 8yrs, on Starship
The afternoon got a bit lively on deck and not just because of the squall. Mike momentarily forgot who was skipper and went to secure a halyard against Skipper’s instructions. Skipper is still considering appropriate punishment.
Crew settled down to their 2nd night watch feeling happy with how things are going, although bunk hopping is an unexpected development!
Signed
Big Sister.