Provisioning has been done and stowed with plenty of help from Ian. As much packaging as possible has been responsibly disposed of prior to departure.

Meals have been prepared and frozen to be ready for the 18-22 days at sea. Notice, very little plastic!

Medical supplies have been checked and the medical officer, Sarah, is familiar with everything’s whereabouts.

Lifejackets are armed and fitted with AIS tracking devices.

Decks have been scrubbed and all looks ship shape from atop the mast!

Appropriate reading material is aboard!

Now it is time to slumber in preparation for the final leg of Irene IV's delivery trip to Antigua.

We wish the crew, Skipper, Stuart, Ian, Manuela, Sarah and Raymond a safe passage and lots of spectacular experiences.