Sapphire II - Log Day -1, The Final Preparations

Saturday afternoon in St Lucia and Sapphire is a hive of activity. Fresh produce and fruit has been delivered and stowed. The RIB has been cleaned and a diver has checked out the underwater bits and indeed found a sheet of plastic firmly covering the sea water intake. The bilges are being flushed out with bleach to be sure they are sweet-smelling. Cabins have sort of been tidied up, but it still seems there are many items still to be checked off the list.

The fourth crew member, Charlie Marts, is on his way from the airport and I'm about to go check passports with the ARC office.

We'll not lack for things to get done over the next 3 or 4 hours so I'll go and get on with it.

Start tomorrow,Sunday, is at 1200 and the weather promises to make the passage to the San Blas islands a fast one. 18- 25 kts from the ENE and with our new Parasailor sail and Jerry the expert on board we should have a romp!