Last main English stopover - for the next month we're in Scotland!

What another gorgeous day here in North Shields, light breeze and sunshine. Think we’re going to have a cracking sail to Amble this afternoon. Our new crew arrived yesterday afternoon, Jay and Michael returning from Leg 2 and our volunteer Lauren returning from Leg 4 with Jodie joining us on the journey for the first time. It was such a beautiful afternoon we went off to play cricket and football in the park - counting the young ducklings in the pond on the way home. There were 9 of them only 3 weeks old we were reliably informed. Normally ducks are quite graceful landing inthe water, but as we were coutning the ducklings, a male mallard literally just bounced into the water - I think he was in need of practicing a few landings, it didn’t look the most co-ordinated! Anyhow off to the village of Amble this afternoon, about 20 miles up the coast so really looking forward to the sail in the sunshine with a light breeze which might actually be from a direction other than the one we are going in - tremendous!! Laters Karen

The lads also got there butts whooped by the girls at a game of ‘Articulate’. Followed by a friendly game of UNO.
Jay

Saturday 12th June
Arrived back on Scarlet yesterday afternoon. Was met by the lovely Simon at Newcastle train station. Where I also met Michael and Jay. Then we headed to the marina. It was great to see the 2 crazy sea cats again (Cath and Karen). Jodie had arrived early and was on board already. We had a nice time playing cricket and kick ball at the park. Followed by a few cheeky games of Articulate. My Articulate skills have not improved since leg 4. I personally blame Simon for this due to Simon being the rules nazi and everything had to be played by the instruction booklet. What happened to our Scarlet rules?????? Looking forward to the next few days of sailing and getting to know Michael, Jay and Jodie. Lauren

Saturday 12th June
Arrived yesturday after a 3 hour journey. I meet Simon,Cath and Karen for the first time after saying my goodbyes to my mum and step dad(and of course Zak) i got on board and started gettin to know cath and Karen both of which of first impressions where really nice.When the rest of the crew(Micheal,Jay and Lauren) arrivied later about five we sayed our hello”s and headed to the park for sum fun before cuming back and having yummy chicken wraps made by the boys.I woke up early this morning and am now ready and looking forward to a days sailing and getting to know everybody better. Jodie x