Monthly Archives: December 2009

After what seemed like weeks and weeks of waiting, the prizegiving took place last night. Our first place in the racing division was finally confirmed and our phalanx of supporters gave us a great cheer as we received the cup … Continue reading →

Tom talking on BBC Radio Berkshire about the race: http://www.sperrey.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/TS-RadioBerkshire.mp3 Inside word is that he may be on Radio 5 at some point also!

Well, we’ve finished and it looks as though we’ve finished first. The race office won’t confirm the results until the 18, but our calculations suggest we’ll be OK. Ever since we felt we were in with a chance (about half … Continue reading →

Here is Mike Sperrey, skipper’s son & nephew of Rob…. celebrating in Warwickshire….. Karen x

Earlier this evening, the boat crossed the finishing line and was met with a welcome party offering fruit, champagne and rum punch together with a steel band. The crew are all tired and when I spoke to Tom just now, … Continue reading →

7th Man here – well Chief WAG. Sitting in the office on a wet, dreary afternoon waiting for my husband to cross the finish line with my half of the boat. (and his) Little did I think when he asked … Continue reading →

14d05.952N060d25.677W We quote these words of Wellington, used about the battle of Waterloo, to describe the nail-biting finish going on here aboard “Nightlife”. This morning finds us 35 miles from the finish line, with 7 hours to go, and an … Continue reading →

HI Caron Glad it’s amused you!   No time for pics right now, tho’.. We’re working very hard to try and get there in time. We tore our only remaning spinnaker in the night and we’ve been sewing it up. … Continue reading →