A big thanks to Shelley Jory & Tracy Clarke at BBC Radio Solent's H20 Show for having me on the show last Friday and allowing Timothy to come along and see the inner workings of the BBC, although he was disappointed when he learned that Sally Taylor wouldn't be there.  You can dowload the show at THIS LINK, my bit is about half way through. 

I'm really pleased to report that the delivery crew fly out to Malta at the end of this week to bring Impossible Dream back to UK waters.  This really feels like something positive is starting to happen, especially after all the talking, finally the boat will be on her way back.  It's a long trip which will take several weeks, stopping off at Gibraltar.  Amongst the delivery crew is friend and himself a record-breaking yachtsman, Alan Priddy.  A couple of years ago, Alan sailed the yacht Lively Lady around the world, once owned by the yachtsman Sir Alec Rose.  No stranger to putting together his own marine challenges, Alan's journey took a group of underpriviliged kids around the world, a journey which quite literally changed their lives. Alan has now offered his services, and those of his charity, Offshore Expeditions, to help me achieve Personal Atlantic.  You'll be hearing more of Alan later.  He will also be forwarding me details of the return delivery from Malta which I will be posting on the Blog.

And finally, fish, dozens of them, caught by my goodself and fishing buddy Paul on Sunday south of the IOW. After months of nothing, it was great to actually catch and eat some fresh fish....!  So no more taking the mickey about my lack of fishing prowess!!!