Well I’m back and well rested from my break in Ireland. Mind you touring around in a VW camper van with Elaine (wife) and my two boys Bradley(8) and Joel(5) was certainly a little tight at times and space was definately at a premium. All had a great time and even blessed the project with a big kiss of the old Blarney stone.

 I have caught up on all my emails and spoken with Jamie about the progress of the boat. She is coming along well and we are on target to have all the major construction complete by end of August, that just leaves the remainder of the fitting out and the paint job. Peter the sparky is also on the case and has been following the build at the workshop to ensure adequate provision for the electrics etc.

 I have also heard from the Trafford Centre and have a meeting with them next week to get the boat displayed there to ensure some local publicity for SportsAid and the project. I can hopefully organise a press release for the local papers and hopefully secure some TV footage on the news. Keep you informed on this one.

 I am also starting to organise all the equipment I will need and look at making sure I get it in plenty of time. I have sourced sponsorship of a trailer from Snipe as in around 50 days I will be collecting the boat from the workshop.

 Its all happening that’s for sure!!