Sailing is going well. We’re pushing hard - someone mentioned cheap beer and good food in Liverpool!

Just thought I would show a poem produced by one of our crew members:

Tick Tick by J Fretts

Tick tock goes the clock

not long now till we dock

Ventures high ventures low

not long now till we go

Our Skipper Lance has been so true

with his tickly moustache and his orange shoe

He guided us here and sailed us there

he pushed us hard until he dare

Kathy and Sue cooked all the food

puts crew and mothers in a very good mood

Let’s race really hard until we see

the flickering lights of the Mersey-lee

It’s podium time for the pink panther

so 123 look no further

This Leg 8 team is very strong

beer in hand it won’t be long

Friends and family with hugs and kisses

I can’t wait to see my missus

And then next week what’s in store

this has enriched our lives and much, much more

Let’s not forget the times we’ve had

great friendships made of which I’m glad

Tick tock goes the clock

not long now till we dock

Ta,

Lance