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Gauntlet of Tamar - The final day - possibly!!



So here we are at the near end of our voyage of 2800 nautical miles and 18 days at sea (I think) Its been a really great experience for all on board and for me particularly it has been something that I have wanted to do with this boat and friends for many years.

There have of course been trials and tribulations along the way but all on board have given their best efforts at all times with only minor cajoling from me at times!!

The shift pattern for the watch leads has been difficult as it always is with broken sleep and constantly changing watch times severely disrupting the normal sleeping pattern of all. There was only one minor slip up with confusion over times when Nick arrived for his shift 3 hours early at 3am! I think the four of them had a little midnight party. Its always strange when everyone is on deck at night as night watches for this type of crossing for us is usually undertaken alone or with 2 maximum.

There does of course have to be an award to the best performing crew member of the trip and that goes to, drum roll please..... Hugo Pengelley. His hard work as quarter master has kept Gauntlet in fine form. He has also undertaken more than his fair share of maintenance tasks and kept spirits on board high with his singing and good natured humor. He doesn't know it yet so you will likely all know before him!!

That just leaves one last thing and that is to thank everyone who has been following our progress and sending us messages of good luck, it means alot to everyone on board.

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