The last post?

I would like to say a big 'thank you' to everyone who has followed the progress of Blue Star around the GB coastline, everyone who has sailed with us and everyone who has helped us with our fund-raising! It has been a wonderful adventure - the scenery, the wildlife, the people, the sailing, the challenges we faced and the fundraising. I hope that our tale might inspire others to do something similar; if you think you might like to do it then I say 'Go for it!'

But what next of us.....?

Blue Star is soon to have some maintenance work done on her, after which she will be sold (gasp!). She was bought specifically for the GBchallenge project and it was always our intention to sell her at the end of the project. If you spot her on the water please give her crew a wave and remember what a special boat she is!

Roger has been so inspired by the project that he has decided to buy another yacht and plans to get to know the south coast more intimately. 'Star Mist' will be sailing in the Solent and surrounding waters during the summer of 2017. Do give a wave if you see her.

My sailing plans for next year are as yet unconfirmed but may well include: sailing with SCC club members, an entry in the Round The Island Race and perhaps some warm weather sailing (that would make a change!). I also hope to continue to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust through sailing activities and through giving talks about sailing. Do stop and have a chat if you see me, and do get in touch if you would like me to give a talk for your club.

The blog? This will be my final post in connection with the Blue Star project. I may continue to make posts about future sailing however, so please keep a look-out! You can also sign up to be alerted of posts via email alert form at the foot of the right hand column of the blog - just enter your email address and you should get an automatic notification. The Virgin Money Giving page will also remain active for several more months - after which I will probably start a new one!

Thank you once more to everyone who has followed and supported the Blue Star GB Challenge project!

.......oh go on then! One last joke that made me smile:
'My wife is sailing to Venezuela!'
'Caracas?'
'Yes, I said she was too!'