Author Archives: Karen

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 →

Hi Karen , Chief WAG and Blog Editor here.. We have had so many followers looking at the blog that is has all been truly amazing. Tom and his crew are entering the final stages and at this moment, they … Continue reading →

Here are the children cheering ‘Nightlife’ on. Their class teacher, Mrs Meade says that the children will be sad when the race is over as they are really enjoying following all their news.

1. Hi, El-Amin! (& rest of 6M) We’re not letting Dan out of the galley to answer this – he’s far too busy making our lunch! The rest of us do lots of work as well, though. Someone has to … Continue reading →

Hi, El-Amin! We’re not letting Dan out of the galley to answer this – he’s far too busy making our lunch! The rest of us do lots of work as well, though. Someone has to be steering all the time, … Continue reading →