HEATH ROBINSON ON THE HIGH SEAS

Wow. Slowing down the train proving difficult. All sorts of problems changing to the no 4. Almost lost number 3 when it ripped out of the foil. 8 on the foredeck to get it under control. No 4 has a jury fix to the headstay involving vice grips hanks and string. Picture to follow if it stays in place. All on deck. Lifejackets and harnesses mandatory. Russians on aft deck smoking pipes and cigs like nothing happened. Me I’m knackered.  Anyone for deck quoits. Nearing western end Sicily. 20 knots from west.