The Heartbeat IV team begin to fly out to the US on Thursday – initially Jason, Judy, Grace and Nic, shortly followed by Marcus, Paul, Sarah, Roger and then by Trevor, John and Ash. Final work being completed at Westbrook. Sea Survival update undertaken with approval in the UK rendering us compliant. A few pics below – labradors fascinated but did not pass as couldn’t handle flares with paws. Current plan is to leave for Newport Shipyard on 16th. Crew training will be undertaken on delivery from Westbrook. Excitement building for a new Heartbeat adventure. Always difficult to organise from 4000 miles away, but great support from Brewer’s Pilot’s Point team. Planning to try out new anti-motion sickness TravelShades – as several of team always plagued by sea-sickness. Normally just get on with it but would be nice if we find they work (as inventors Tim and Denise Flaxman say they will). Lots to do on arrival – rig check, sail check, nav check, but think we have allowed enough time to mininise stress and enjoy pre-race days.
Sea Survival
Sea Survival - labradors joining in
Raft Deployment
Ready to take the plunge