What we know after 40 days at sea:
When Captain Roy suggest it "might" be
time to change a sail, then it "is" time to change sail.Trevor Taylor will hold out on a sail change 'til the last minute.Stian Tonnessen's Norwegian accent will keep us
entertained. "Dump the wang!" (sp. vang; which is done to de-power
the main in gusty moments)Clive Watson, Stian Tonnessen, Ben Acland will
have seconds/thirds/fourths of breakfast/lunch/dinnerMartyna Lubecka will always say yes to coffee.Charles Allister will be last out of his fouliesDavid Greer will be far too polite and wait for
you to finish what you are doing so you should move for him.Dave Wilson will fix it.Julie Spicer will cook the best food (when you
are the victualler it is your prerogative to know where the best food is
hidden)Fiona Robertson will be seasick for exactly 5
daysChris Parnell will be in his canary yellow
drysuit rain or shineMatteo Grassi will have a story to tell.Maggie Tsai will be smilingSucheta Jadhav will be too polite waking up the
off watch and half will fall back to sleep.Nigel Holcombe will be last on deck (port watch)Charles Allister will be last on deck (starboard
watch)David Kemp will never raise his voiceAbsentJames Hetherton will volunteer for the bilgesMike Fenton will take the helm looking like
Noddy