Xanadu - Log 4; Xanadu flying!!!!

Well its been a busy boat on Xanadu we have been super busy thus no time toblog.  The crew are all in tip top shape and all still laughing and joking; it isa real pleasure to be sailing on this boat.  I can report that all heads are in working order still. Though an emergencyrepair had to be carried out on the pole end as when we gybed it would notdeploy the pin that locks in the guy. Andy and Iain where straight on it andfixed in 15mins.  The other day we saw a whale early morning was some sight he/she crossedabout 1/2 mile in front of us. it was breath taking.  Fish are still flying and numerous are found on the bow in the morning.   Our evenings seem to be the busiest with spinnaker changes and the odd gybein the dark always entertaining and something to get. read more...

Xanadu - Log 3 xanadu blocked heads and wipeouts

Well life has set in at  30 degree angle on Xanadu. We have finallyfixed the heads, well Andy did over two days.The final offending baby wipe hasbeen extracted. May we offer advice from the experienced. Always ask the culprithow many offending items have been placed in the first place!!! we thought 2 wasreasonable but we never expected 4!!!The days are passing quickly and the nightsa little longer. we are all starting to wonder what our first drink with be whenwe hit land. Last night Iain experienced a flying fish to the forehead anexperience he will never forget. Val has just made a chow mein and a beef stew,smells fab.   Team xanadu out.   . read more...

Xanadu - Log 2: Xanadu: life on the high seas.

Well it is now day 3 on board Xanadu. We are going along nicely we have sofar had all the kites up. life on board is great and val’s cooking is great. Notbeen blogging to much as we have been busy. we have shifts of 3 hours on 3 hoursoff so all need as much rest as possible. Oh and we did find the gaffer tape...   Today’s comedy has been Des has blocked the heads currently work is ongoing to resolve this problem. All i can say is i am glad we have two heads.   Team Xanaduxx   p.s thanks to our family and friends who have all been emailing us.. read more...

Xanadu - Log 1: Last bits and bobs

Log 1: last bits and bobs  Well all the crew have now finally arrived and the last bits and bobs arebeing sorted out. Last night (Thursday) we had the X yachts drinks party whichwas well attended and was a great evening. Andy didn’t make too much of a foolof himself. This morning (Friday) Val and myself (Erin) were up early thismorning getting the last fresh provisions at the hyper dino aka the supermarket.The boys were busy; Iain has been up the mast and padded up the spreaders, Alan has whipped leather onto the guys to reduce chafing. Tonight is the ARCfarewell drinks party and we will all be on our best behaviour.  We stillcan’t find the gaffer tape, any ideas of where said gaffer tape is will be muchappreciated.  ErinNo. 1 blogger on Xanadu . read more...