Well the next phase of Kantara's Atlantic Odyssey is about to begin. Lewis and I arrived in St Lucia on Friday 19th and I finally made it down to the jump up with Lewis. It was very lively and definitely worth the trip and Ecstasy looked a treat in her little leather number. I think Lewis could have made a willing accomplice for Ian - on the pretence of sending an email, he left me on the boat only to return in the early hours having made some new friends.

Kantara was in good shape having been left for 11 weeks although she did have quite a few barnacles. Lewis and I repaired the kicker and fitted the new stanchion and base, getting a very pink 'tan' in the process. Had a great lunch and then found a bar showing the rugby and savored England turning over the Irish at Twickenham.

Dave arrived around three and after a detour to our favourite Rodney Bay beach bar, we bought supplies had a chilled dinner and relatively early night.