We fairly romped over the waves to Nanny Cay in a brisk easterly force five. Under reefed genoa we were averaging over seven knots. Brendan was there to take our lines. The first thing I heard was the Scottish accent and although he has lived here for eleven years it was unmistakeable. Even better we learned that he hailed from Glasgow. I love this place, it is my favourite marina in the whole of the Carib. The fact that is has a generously sized swimming pool might have something to do with it! It was the official start of ARC Europe and our first get together with other crews began with the welcome drinks party followed by a barbeque on the beach. "A Lady" have still to arrive. We have really missed them these past few weeks. They are due in on the 2nd. Now that we are in the final week of our preparations we are at the stage of ticking off the last of the jobs to do list. Voyageur was washed form bow to stern, she was completely covered in salt. David topped up the fuel tanks, (it looks as if we might be going to need it) and filled the water tanks. The pattern has been to get up early in the mornings and take the afternoon off. So far it has worked but then we have had the last five months to get ready! We were introduced to a nice American couple who are thinking about doing World Arc with their young family. Of course, the answer is always the same. "You must do it, do it while you can".