None of us get to where we are alone.

Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, we would like to acknowledge the help that you have given.

It is a big undertaking to finish work (well for me not so much for WSF) , rent out our home and set sail for several months, and we need to thank all those who have helped.

In particular David and Kate Edgar who had us ‘come to stay for a few days’ and ended up with us living with them for a few weeks whilst the boat was being refined!!

Mike is especially grateful to the guys at Dell Quai Chichester for the valued help and support as he tried to get the boat ready through the cold winter months, and the calm manner with which they put up with him and his questions 😊

Especially for Jo making the sail bags, bemini cover and any other last minute additions that were suddenly remembered!

To Graham and Lucy for being boat slaves.

To our great neighbours for putting up with boat jumble in their garden, and allowing us to leave a car in their barn for the length of the journey.

To family and friends for their interest and encouragement.

And to my parents for looking after Peggy our aged cat, though I think she is enjoying the quietness of their home and having someone around all day to pet her.

To anyone else who has helped thank you 🙃