My sister, children and friends, celebrating my nephew's 14th birthday on board.

We had hoped to take them sailing, but the weather was not good enough that day.

Stocking up with fresh fruit and veg. at a local van.

En route to Sicily, here is Daryl on the foredeck about to furl our lovely new sail.

Arrived here in Marsala yesterday and enjoyed a long sleep, a delicious meal and of course some local wine.

We are keeping an eye on the weather, and planning our next passage west.

On 6th September, celebrating Daryl's birthday with a lovely bottle of champagne and good food.

Justin Ferris, previously from Willis sails in Kerikeri on No Rehearsal.

He spent a couple of days with us making sure that our new sails fit and we were happy with everything.

We had hoped to go on sea trials, but the weather was not suitable for trying the light-weight sails.

Tea time at Mum's place. Left to right: Mum, my sister, Jane, her son Gary, myself and Ashley, Jane's daughter.

Good to get together for a chat in the garden.

Leaving Greece behind and heading for Malta. It should take us about two days, and Daryl has been watching the weather forecasts carefully.

I didn't sign up for this! Sitting out a squall en route to Malta. We had been dodging thunder storms all night, so couldn't avoid this one. It gave the boat a much-needed washdown though.

Hoisting t the Maltese flag as we approach the harbour, looking forward to seeing my family and having some quality time here.