Hello once more readers,
One last final instalment of the PSP Logistics Sagas before we enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage in Cape Town.
We'll start with my least favourite subject – food. The lovely Julie Spicer and Fiona Robertson cooked spaghetti and meatballs last night and followed this with fruit and custard for duff. Yum yum!! Thank you, ladies!
So, my appointment with the galley draws closer, the crew are concerned for my welfare but all will be well. A sea-going version of ‘Ready Steady Cook’ coming up (just constructing my chef’s hat as I write).
Now 450 nautical miles to go, still holding a good wind with a little blue in the sky. It is freezing cold but all good on board.
We are all looking forward to a warm bed, a full night’s sleep, a toilet that doesn't move and no strange ritual after doing your toilet business.
Well, what a culinary delight produced by yours truly Mr Roy Taylor this evening – chef’s speciality one pot house special served with potato wedges, followed by poires a la crème anglaise topped with chocolate drops. No, really, it was nothing... no you’re too kind!!! I don't deserve such praise!!!
A big thank you to the team that will leave us in Cape Town – Maggie Tsai, Sucheta Jadhav, Julie Spicer and Charles Allister. Thank you for your considerable contribution to the campaign of PSP Logistics, our lives are richer for having met and sailed with you. Please stay in touch and continue to follow the exploits of your amazing team.
A warm welcome to the team joining in Cape Town – Shaun Farley, Bas De Jong, Michael Duffy, Matthew Norman, David Lawson and Daren Lemon. The team is looking forward to working with you all and having a great adventure in the Southern Ocean.
So that's it folks, the final blog of Leg 2. It's now 05:20 UTC Friday 27, on what should be our final day at sea. Soon breakfast will be cooked, the watches changed and the routines going on as they have for the last few weeks as we chew away at our last 280 nautical miles.
We are to be stood down on arrival for some rest and not required for duty until Monday morning. The wonderful Clipper Race family is going to turn the boat around for us and complete any work that we have not managed to finish. Massive thank you from everyone on board for doing this guys ‘n girls, it's so appreciated and means the world to us!!
Well, as GT would say
RT out!!
Stay safe,
PSP Logistics xx