04 May 2012, Greenwich Flying Squadron
Question: exactly what would it take to make Resolute settle comfortably down onto her waterline? Answer: A lot. Then a pile more. About 800 litres of diesel; provisions sufficient to sail ‘to Hawaii and back’ (so quibbed ‘provisioning mate’ Bill when he saw Mike’s ute full of fancy foods); a serial drogue that looks long enough to reach the moon; yes, the sashimi knife; and finally, our latest piece of safety kit (an angle grinder) – we figure no bolt cutters we’ve ever met will quickly get through those shrouds….
Weather window looks promising for Monday, so its all go. Just a few more things to squeeze on board!!