Race 13 - Day 1
Crew Diary - Derry-Londonderry to Liverpool
22 July

Tessa Hicks
Tessa Hicks
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Leg 8 Race 13 day 1 July 22, 2018 Tessa and Thomas

What a great stopover Derry Londonderry was, we found all the local people to be genuinely welcoming and friendly. Tessa would like to say a special thank you to Philip O'Doherty for his kindness and hospitality, and for spending time showing me around the city that he is so proud of, and nearby Donegal.

Unusually, we had a bit more time off in Derry Londonderry than normal, so had time to explore a bit. Various crew explored attractions such as the walled city, Giants Causeway, Carrick'a'ride bridge, coastal route, beautiful countryside and more.

The people of Derry London Derry gave us a great send off cheering during the sail parade along the quay. The wind at the start was light during the beat up river. At the turning mark we hoisted our almost new code one. For a short period only until an easterly breeze filled in.

We are all looking for a great sail rounding Ireland in an anti clockwise direction. For both Tessa and Thomas arriving in Liverpool will be a great accomplishment, we are both circumnavigator.