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Golondrina - FRIDAY



As the night duty crew retired, a slight spot of rain was felt over the port side and as it got brighter, saying sun here would be an overstatement, the largest angriest black cloud we've seen so far emerged from the gloom - it didn't even have the common courtesy to be in the sky, this was at sea level!  ‘O dear’ was the general comment, and when sheet of  lightning and massive thunder claps added to the drama, it was felt clearly that a plan of action was required. 

 

Dave thought it best that he supervise the next hour from the strategic forward command bunker which looked remarkably like his bunk. To placate the team, he convinced the crew that his 'special earplugs' would pick up wind shifts and that he would be back as soon as the danger had passed. He then went into deep thought process mode.

 

Back on deck, it was a scene directly from Mills and Boon.... here goes ... Look out Barbara Cartland ...   The three bare chested Adonis-like figures of Mark, Owain and Stu (Rich and James this bits for you) stood firm against the elements. Rain lashed and with little protection, these figures of manhood stood against the elements. Torrents of rain pounded their bare flesh, but with gritted teeth and knuckles whitened with fear, they eventually won the battle against the very worse that Odin could throw at them and later, panting, chests heaving and moist from the sweat of hard labour, they returned to the safety of the cabin where lesser mortals had been hiding.

 

So what actually happened .... Stu and Mark, in a scene not dissimilar to that from BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, were seen giggling like girls, getting soaked, whilst fighting with the helm.  Owain, however was in even more difficulty.  Poor lad, during the deluge, was unable to decide if he should use firm hold or silk rinse conditioner to achieve soft manageable hair with natural  wave and bounce.

 

Basically - it rained.  A lot .

 

So once this little episode had passed.. and for no apparent reason, a massive shark head-butted the boat and forced Owain to re-think his swimming adventure! The only other incident worthy of note, and with no expense spared, Dave has, with gay abandon, opened a new kitchen scourer and T-towel ... It's all Rock and Roll here!

 

So tonight is the official half-way party (having passed 1380 miles to go around midnight last night) -  A couple of bottles of bubbly have been on ice since Cape Verde and later were expecting a few guests. Stop by if your near

 

Special mentions and a happy birthday to RM - it's your round ..

 

We're currently sitting in 3 knots of wind with 1260 miles to go..



Whered the sun go.

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