OK so my friends boat is now moved from Holland to France. It was a good week all in all the weather was OK but the wind was NE so it was an uncomfortable sail, that Cork screw motion but not too much to complain about, apart from having my pants pulled down and having g to pay a taxi 150 Euros to Calais. So now the second part before I leave for Melbourne!!! The packing. Knowing what to take what to leave, what I can get away with and without. 5 to 6 months is a long time to fit in one bag. I'm sure the weather will be mostly good the places we are going but we do dip into areas were we expect the more normal weather so I must take the bad weather gear as well. Paper work is a issue, so much, it's a pain. I will blogg in one week when all is packed.