So this is our first log- hello from the skipper and crew of Ruby Rose. Three more sleeps and we'll be underway- what a bizarre feeling! Currently enjoying a bacon butty for breakfast, but due to lack of fridge/freezer space, we definitely won't be eating these on the crossing! Final preparations in full swing now that our crew have arrived. We allowed ourselves an afternoon off to enjoy some drinks with them yesterday, but now we're all caught up on gossip, we've put them to work today!
Off for a test sail later and hoping all is working well. In particular we want to test our new hydrogenerator and the watermaker which has been tripping out (now fixed, we hope!). Will also do MOB and fire drills, and get the crew familiar with the boat.
Time is flying past and although we're not without some nerves, we can't wait to get going on Sunday!
Nick, Terysa, Neil and John