Arrived in Rodney Bay
Sawsealady
David Moore
Mon 18 Dec 2006 19:53
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" 14:04.554N 060:56.952W " Arrived in Rodney Bay, St Lucia We arrived to a cacophony of sound - hooters, sirens, clapping and cheering after passing Janie and Graham Smallridge on a Hobie Cat, who were there to greet us over the finish line. Once our ropes were tied, we received rum, mixers, a basket of fruit and spent the afternoon celebrating with champagne. Our crossing of 20 days proved to be both
speedy and challenging. Considering the fastest boat finished in 14 days, an ARC
record, conditions were deemed to be fairly tough by all
entrants. We improved our ability to sail downwind with a
goose-winged jib; gybing grew easier as we became more accustomed
to the routine and the whole crew learnt to pace themselves for night
watches.
Now we have had a few days rest, shaved, showered,
and partied, we are all ready for our next adventure. Richard has
rejoined his family in London, the Mcsweins and Gallaghers are touring the
island and are flying back to the UK at the end of the week and the rest of us
(David, Teri, Philippa and Oscar) are preparing Sawsea Lady for her next
sea adventure - up to Tortola (British Virgin Islands) via a handful of
Caribbean islands.
For those of you who have followed our voyage, we
hope you have enjoyed our daily diary entries and thank you for taking an
interest.
On the Finish Line:-
 Welcome Party:-
 Watch this space for some
Christmas crackers!
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