Tintin - Bermuda start

Wednesday 21st May - 7pm

Wind from the North West, force 3-4, gentle seas.  We have just had supper (bangers, mash and broccoli) and are settling in for the first night at sea.
It has been a reasonably busy last couple of days of preparation - re-stocking our food suppliers, topping up the water tanks, collecting sails that needed patching, etc.
The most entertainment was gained on refueling day - each boat had a dedicated time slot to leave their berth, and head up to a separate quary to top up their diesel tanks.
However, for those if us who where moored stern-to the marina quay, the biggest challenge was getting away.  There was a strong headwind, and when the first boat tried to leave, they were unable to free their anchor (it was stuck underneath the huge hurricane chain on the sea bed). Consequently, as the wind caught them, they swung around and their propeller managed to cut the mooring line of 3 other boats!  Pandemonium ensued and we did out bit to help secure the other yachts - Toby most heriocally (fortunately we were not affected).

The start was a little sketchy - rather than giving us a start line out to sea with plenty of space, we had 30+ boats jostling for position inside the St Georges Lagoon, and then funnelled through the narrow gap out to the Atlantic.  Fortunately, everyone behaved and no incidents - and also some great photos.

Morale on board is high, though so far, no fish.