Well we are off. Sailed from harbour to Abbots Cliff Beach. Lex sick on the way - more nerves than the churn of the boat in the swell.

Looked good (I would say that) as she greased up. Started stronly at 2.04 am. I have nothing but admiration for her as she slips into the cold dark water and strikes for France.

First stop after 1 hour and she has covered 2 miles so all looking good (for her at least as me, Keith and Sybil have all been sick already - nice)