I’m sitting here tonight on the first of our many night watches, sailing home. It feels great to finally be setting off after everyone’s hard work in the preparation. I couldn’t believe that a lot of the crew have been here since September and October working on the boat. That type of job must be so fulfilling. During these past few days, after the departure kept on getting delayed, many of us have had episodes of thought reflecting on those last days and moments being on land. Sambro and its small community was something I’ve never seen before and it was great but its even better sailing.
 

Today it was nice not being as sick as usual. I have to remember to keep on drinking as much water as possible. I’m starting gradually to make myself aware of the boat with all the crews help. It feels as if they genuinely want us to learn for ourselves. It must be frustrating to keep on repeating the names and orders for us, taking a lot of patience, but all of the crew do their best to help us which we all really appreciate. I know I wouldn’t be able to learn everything if I was getting shouted at all the time. This support really helps in this unfamiliar environment.
 
Tonight I’m really glad it’s all-pretty calm. The sky is clear and all the stars look incredible. I saw Paul and Kent working on celestial navigation using and I cant wait to get on and learn about that later on. When recording sea temperature I saw all the phosphorescence in the water; a sight I’ve only ever seen once in South Africa. At bow watch today it was really clear and it gave me an opportunity to think and reflect about how this trip is changing how I see and explore the world. I think that will take some explaining on another night, but just to let you know that it is, for the better. 

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