Falanda Sailing

 The first couple of days back after a big trip are always hard, and despite being hectic, the last few days have dragged out slowly. I've been busy doing (lots) of interviews, which are always slightly embarrasing, and boring to do. After it being just me and Falanda for so long, its weird to have to talk to people, and get used to life at home again. With all the night trips, and early starts, me and dad were almost in a state of mental tiredness for the duration of the trip, but after a while, you get used to it. Because sometimes you are leaving port at the dead of night, and arriving at the next one early the following day, its quite a strange feeling to walk up at 2am, completely rested, and raring to get going again. Sometimes I found myself sitting in the cockpit at 3am, holding the tiller, just waiting for the next day to arrive.  At sea, managing sleap is one of the most important things, because with coastal sailing, you have to be awake and alert all the time. Especiall

At 82, Murdoch McGregor has become the oldest person to sail around britain, in his little boat 'Artemis'. I was lucky enough to meet him in Oban, as our paths crossed - Murdoch went clockwise, the opposite way round to me.  Murdoch is raising money for Mental Health UK , and has already raised almost £8000. I think he chose a brilliant charity to support, and although some people struggle a lot more than others with their mental health, it's important we try and support each other. Falanda has helped me, but there are many others without access to boats, or the sea, or as many kind people I am surrounded by. Help Murdoch reach his fundraising target, as he has just done an amazing job of his circumnavigation - at 82!! Link to his JustGiving page is here:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/murdoch-mcgregor1 Newspaper article on his completion of Murdoch's trip: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/19531958.an-inspiration---murdoch-82-completes-trip-around-uk/