Spent Sunday taking everything off the boat and putting it back on in a better order so that I know where to find stuff, thanks Sally for your help. Obviously the gin, rum and wine stocks are very important and must be accessible at all times. There’s a lot of space even on a small boat once its properly organised, now keeping it tidy will be the challenge on the trip. The stowage plan will hopefully keep me sorted:

But my absolutely favourite accessory that arrived today is this…. standards must be maintained!

Only 12 days to go until I leave, not finishing work until 15 May and so it all feels a bit of a panic. My jobs this week include, finalising a packing list and storage plan, fit the mainsail back on, find a place to strap on the dinghy. Oh yes and finish my job which takes me right up to the wire…