St George's Harbour, Bermuda.

Work is progressing well at the moment on Sea Spray. Ian has taken a sample from both of the main fuel tanks and the fuel is clear with no water at the bottom of them. The lesson here is to monitor the primary fuel filter on a more regular basis. The Furlex is now functioning again and is better than it was before, and the cruising chute has been repaired and so we have a usable light air sail (as well as our 'chicken chute'!).

Ian has started to bake again and has made some rather good Chelsea buns, which have disappeared very quickly.

The last problem is the electrics, and this should be addressed by the end of play tomorrow. The weather seems to have calmed down a bit since we have been here, and we are now firmly in the 'crossing' season. One of the single-handers is leaving tomorrow for Horta and so we wish him fair winds and a safe journey.

Mike White

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