Wow, the Power is Great

Women were tugging up the anchor, men taking the helm - the age of chivilary is well and truly gone. The Advanced Powerboat Training brought us out through Dursey Sound at dusk and to Bull Rock in total darkness, rounding back to Adrigole at high speed. The navigation planning and boat checks took alot longer than the actual trip - all worth it though.
Enjoy the pictures - keep an eye on Fionnuala's tongue - this indicates REAL concentration.

4 days of powerboating, navigating and programming (yes programming the flipping GPS's -eeek! - so time consuming - one number out and it is all wasted time!). Flying along on the plain with a big fat rumbling engine beneath you is a reall thrill. Juggling flasks of hot coconut lentil soup, hot chocolate and curly ham sandwiches was a novel experience in the lee of OSullivans last strong hold (the Dursey Sound) in the spooky shadows of dusk. Why is it that a curly ham sandwich is so tasty at sea? Our night navigation excercise brought us all back safely to Adrigole by 10pm and the glowing lights of the Boat House were a welcome site. Gail had left every light on for our return - it's good to get back home. This is a far cry from the Caribbean cruising a couple of weeks ago.l