Race start day Up at 6. Got a taxi to Novotel had breakfast then on the boat for 8am Stowed away kit and got the boat ready for the start of the race. All crew attended a fair well send off and went up on stage boat by boat. Lots of people there and we were live on Vietnam tv A really good send off. Slipped our lines then motored out to the starting line. Feels odd being on boat again couple of the crew were sea sick : hope I am not! Carl takes seasickness...

Up early and onto the boat for 9.30 we were there all day on and off getting last bits done and ready for the race Had a team meeting talking about the race and the plan also we are sticking to the same watches and times so we are 7-11 Also had a meeting for all the crews. The next race should take 14 days and could be a hard beat into the wind We will get a good reception as we are arriving in qingdao and our boat is sponsored by them Finished on the boat at...

Had a lie in then went for breakfast in the kangaroo bar : full English and a nice coffee. Had a drive around on our bike then went for a massage. Went to the Jazz hotel for late lunch of noodles. Every thing is so cheap ! The massage was £17.50 for an hour for both me and Carl : lunch was £16 including beef noodles salad x2 plus 2 beers for Carl and 2 gins for me!!! When we are riding around can't believe some of the sights we see. Don't think they know what...

Had to be on the boat for 8.30am we had a corporate sail. Took 2 groups out one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Made me realise how used to the boat we have got especially when it heeled over slightly and the guests were really holding on looking worried !!! Got back at 5.30 went for a couple of drinks met with Lucie Duncan Jess and Hollie then went out for dinner with Linda and Steve found a lovely restaurant that does good good and wine : called Rache...

Up at 9. Went to help on the boat for the morning. Still have our moped so picked sophie up on the way ! Bit like the locals 3 on a bike ! Went for a ride in the afternoon then for some late lunch. Back to the house for 4 to get ready for prize giving. It was an amazing evening with all crews. Four course meal and entertainment. Two of the teams had had clothes tailored for them. Then went onto an after party with free beers and a pool! Guess where everyone e...