After a wet and soggy arrival yesterday today looks more promising as the fog starts to lift and the sun burns through. Red watch prepared our first breakfast - just like a real STV - eggs, sausage and beans.
We spent the morning sorting out our provisions and discovered the we have excessive food left over from the last 3 legs. The locals watched in amusement as we formed a human chain and picked up bags of pasta, tea and a variety of tins and transferred them from yacht to shore. With the help of our liason officer Richard Wood, the salvation army collected our excess food for their food bank. word got out to the local press and tv crew so once again Rona II hits the headlines.
Shore leave in the afternoon gave everyone the opportunity to see some of the square riggers. Rona II took up the challenge to play volley ball but with no other contenders the contest became interwatch with no clear winning side. Today has been a busy day in Halifax as thousands of visitors have come to see the Tall ships. The quay side has had a carnival atmosphere and four of our crew were invited to a fancy dress party, they went as a fairy, a classic Rona II beach towel and an 80's GYM theme, again Rona II two stands out from the crowd and makes a lasting impression. We are now getting ourselves into gear for the start of the race tomorrow. a special thanks must go to our fantastic liasion officer Richard Wood who's help has been outstanding.
Belfast here we come!
Best wishes Skipper and crew
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