So this is it. The big finish! It lived up to all my expectations and more. I had a magical weekend in London catching up with the crew and of course celebrating the return of the boat to London after 40,000+ miles. There were a few tears but mostly laughter as we revelled in the fact that we'd made it back as a team and had managed to secure 3rd place overall. An amazing achievement by an amazing bunch of people. We were presented to the crowds on stage at the ...

And they're off! And currently in 2nd place I might add, as they got a great start and a successful launch of the spinnaker (due to my expert packing no doubt!) These 2 weeks have been the most amazing fun and an emotional rollercoaster. An extra leg of the race in a way. There were lots of jobs on the boat to get done before they left, visits to Downing Street, birthday celebrations and some epic nights out, the excitement and tears on Sunday as the fleet left...

An amazing weekend with my team (whom I feel quite protective over already!) Champagne on the poop deck, quizzes to melt your brain, food, wine, good company and more wine all consumed and debated in a very British fashion. We are Team GB......glass of fizz anyone? GREAT Britain A medley of words written by Skipper and Wing Co.. A fantastic Crew Bonding weekend was certainly had by all 30 attending members of Team GREAT Britain in the heart of London! With e...

Crew Briefing Day It was the first day of getting the majority of crew together for a mass briefing. I met up with old friends and made some new. Everyone was wearing silly grins on their faces and of course proudly showing off their new Clipper Crew jackets. We are the Clipperarti! A quick tour round my possible new home - a Clipper 70 and then to the hotel for the briefing via PR shots for the website. Big smiles all round. Lots of information was imparted by...