Tuesday 25th June

The last leg. 6 am and the rally boats had a mass motor across the narrow starting gate. With light winds it was motoring most of the way. That was unfortunate for Serendipity whose engine packed up and had to be towed much of the way. The wind and seas got up as we passed Cape St Vincent where we dipped our ensign in the tradition to honour Lord Nelson and the famous victory against the Spanish fleet. Once round the Cape the wind stayed on the nose and we motored the rest of the way to Lagos. Here we are. A sense of achievement, some relief to have made it without any major mishaps, and enormous thanks to Lucinda and to Michael and Susan, as well as Jonathan, who helped make it all possible and such a great trip. After tidying up the boat we'll be going back to the UK for a few days. We will be back.