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The container is a hive of activity as we all get ready for a big day. the wind looks good and the tide is just floating the RIB. We will do a few trips to get everyone over.

A slightly odd overcast has come across from the inland side. I hope it doesn't hold the forecast back.

We have 18kg of water ballast in the bow and have trimmed the outboard beam flap to give more lift. Flying the outboard end is a safe mode to be in.

... it may well all come together. The forecast is great for today so we will see what happens. In fact, the forecast is great for the next few days. The afternoon high tides are escaping us but we will work around that if need be.

The sun is shining and a lightish SW wind is already blowing. there was lightning in the sky last night and some punchy winds came through early in the morning. I got up and stood at the bathroom window for a while wondering if I should go and check the boat out... but I knew it was safe.

It's pretty hot over here at the moment... despite there being a moderate SW wind. It's not strong enough to have us climbing into Musto dry-suits... but we are all here at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club just in case.

Here is a link to yesterdays video diary...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vABhN7H0WVE

Whilst Friday easily delivered the forecast 30 knot winds, disappointingly, yesterdays ideal forecast failed to materialise.