Got up at 9 packed bag ready for the boat. All into water proof bags. Made egg and bacon then went down to the boat for 12.30 Had an afternoon sail around New York really lovely day and good to be back on the boat. Got into port at 6pm Went and met Matt for drinks then dinner with Sean Wendi posh and Tino got back around 11

Up at 9.30 made eggs and bacon for breakfast then went down to the boat for open day. Busy in the morning then was quiet. Finished at 5.30 then went to a drinks reception for leavers of leg 7 and joiners of leg 8 caught up with a few we haven't seen. Saw Denis from Moscow good chatting. Went straight out for a meal with Carl sophie oiliver Joe and Dan Back to house around 11

Got up late got the ferry over to Manhattan with sophie and Carl and had a wander round. Had brunch at 12 omelette with a wine then went shopping. Saw the freedom tower Came back to the house showered and chilled for a couple of hours then went out and met Joe with Daniel Matt and his girlfriend for drinks and pizza. It was joes birthday. Back to house around 11

Got up about got a tram to Starbucks and had iced coffee and panini then got the path train to the world trade centre. Went to the 9/11 memorial site so sad to see all the names there, noticed a few white roses had been placed in some names. Got the subway to Broadway with the intention of seeing a show but no luck ! Had a wander round then had a lovely dinner in vizio an Italian restaurant recommend by Garrie back home. Really reasonable I had spaghetti with m...

Woke up at 10! Couldn't remember where I was when I first woke up! Then remembered! Had a shower then went down to the boats. Saw our boat then went to clipper office to collect our ticket for presentation party tonight. Went to Sean's boat then went for brunch with him and Colin. It's Sean's birthday today. Wendi arrived she had flown over today from uk. Lovely watching him open his presents and cards. Had a burger and few beers then came back to our place to ...