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All I can say after the latest session with a notebook and measuring tape is my poor boat! This morning we sat down to plan out exactly how much water, fuel and meths (for cooking) I’ll be able to take, where it will fit and how to secure it. All I could think of was all that weight and its effects on sailing performance. I’d always known that Youngestround.com would set off sitting low in the water but that didn’t make me feel any better looking at the final figures.
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Steady Progress
Slowly but steadily we’re beginning to tick things off the work list.
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A Day In My Life
I admit to hitting snooze a few times this morning after a late night plodding away on the computer but was up before 7am only to miss my lift out to the shed. After a few more minutes to wake up I spent the morning tackling all those tricky jobs, emails and phone calls I’d been putting off.
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Comments
Good luck and have a safe trip. I hope we will be able to follow you trip.
Pam
Indianapolis, Indiana
You are an inspiration to all and show you are never too old or too young to "live the dream".
You possess all of the qualities which will bring you success in this and everything to come in your life. Your team sounds like a great bunch. Your parents are to be commended for helping you become such a great young lady and supporting you in this remarkable endevor.
There are going to be times this will not be easy, just remember, that is what makes it great.
I anticipate following your adventure from my computer...as I am sure will many other sailors around the world.
I named by boat for the words from the song "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". I send them to you, as they seem to really fit..
Sail on Silver Girl....sail on by
your time has come to shine
all your dreams are on their way
.....see how she shines.
Fair winds, Skipper
Max Southers
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Good luck and have a safe trip on your journey around the world, you are showing the whole world as long as you got the determination and mindset to do something it can be down, as that no matter how big or small you are that you can do anything.
Good Luck and Have a Safe Journey!!!
Steven
Michigan, United States
Most comments to you wish you luck and that’s ok, I am always hoping to see you progress to the stage where you will make your own luck. It’s good to see that you are putting on muscle, 3kg is a good start, that’s just enough to fight off the TV cameras when you depart. You seem to be in good hands with your family and friends, they obviously know what they’re doing, you can not beat the voice of experience. I must admit this is the first time that I feel confident you will have a safe journey, your progress can now be measured and that’s good.
Regards,
Albert
Yeah you have a point, building a bit of muscle would be a vital part of your preparation. You don't need to be as 'tank' as you boat although in rough weather holding on is in your best interest.
:P
Cameron B