I am not totally sure how I find myself here, I guess it comes under the "be careful what you wish for" category. I can say that if not for Rosanna's and friends support I would not be here.

I am in Lanzarote, a volcanic island off Africa a stone throw from Gran Canaria where the arc rally starts on November 24.

Having made a number of longish sails in the last couple of months I have discovered that it is fun to be in the middle of nowhere for a while as long as you are safe, have good company and food. So that is what I am focusing on as I drill holes in my boat, wait for Rosanna, Ben, Francis and Manu, while I go shopping and eat pastries.