Watches take a bit of getting used to. They start at 6am with 3 x 4 hour watches, then at 6pm it changes to 4 x 3 hour watches. So at night you have to power nap for approx 2.5 hours in between watches and literally de-kit at the top of the companion way stairs and throw yourself face first into bed, shut your eyes to try and get to sleep, during the day you get 3.5 hours sleep in between. It’s really quite amazing what you learn to be able to sleep with; life jacket, sails, grab emergency bag, bananas hanging 2 inches from your face, coats, flags, water bottles, oh and mostly at an angle or rolling around.
Much more stable in the vom department thank goodness, so Sam on mother duty today, Cathy looking a lot more human, Jackie, Caroline and Blatch on the helm for parts of the day which is nice for the crew and also takes the pressure off Harriet and Penny so they can check on course and weather etc.
Song of the day: The tide is high (Blondie)
Till Next Time
The Arcettes
Diamonds Are Forever