Jester Challenge - 1 day to go

So today was the first time that all the skippers met up and we got to see each other's boats.

Quite a variety of vessels, some of which look like they could get across the Atlantic, let alone the Irish Sea! 

We had a briefing and it now all seems quite real. The weather forecast looks ok for the next few days, so we should get off. We also had to sign a ' blood chit' - basically a disclaimer to say that if anything happens to us, it is our own stupid fault!

Lots of last minute purchases going on and frequent trips to the shops for everyone - often to pick up things that were forgotten the first time!

We have a dinner tonight to get to know each other better and then full steam ahead tomorrow.

I have promised myself to be sensible and have set a few rules. 

1) I am not going to race anyone, regardless of the temptation!

2) I will try to get there non stop but if I get too tired, then I will stop - probably around Cork or Kinsale.

3) If in doubt, caution will be my guide.

4) I will try to eat custard at least once a day!!

I hope that my Mum approves. 

Our holiday is now over and Abigail came out today to pick up Vanessa. We have had a lovely week here as a guest of Aunt Posie. As always she has been very kind to us and we had some laughs along the way. Thank you.

Ok, must go now to put on my party frock!