A little bit about us...

Apologies for the lack of updates over the past few days. It is with a heavy heart Amanda has said goodbye to a wonderful and loving aunt, RIP to Aunty Winnie, truly one of a kind.
We are still working long hours on the boat, doing a few of those vital but smaller niggly jobs ie wiring up radios etc that seem to take forever. Also several larger but equally niggly jobs ie Windscreen wipers. The boat is definitely coming along though and becoming somewhat less of a floating workshop and more of a floating home/adventure machine! While the last days haven't involved many trips we thought we might let you know a little more about the crew. So without further ado...

Name: Daniel Wakeham
1. Why are you taking part in this trip? More than anything its the challenge, I've always loved the idea of going to Norway and going by boat is as good of way as any!
2. Something surprising about yourself? I have a really bad temper.... Some of the fiddly jobs on board can confirm this!
3. If you could change one thing about yourself it would be? Id love to be less stressed.
4. Something you really appreciate in life? My freedom
5. What do you like to do in your spare time? Hours of working on the boat?!Hah! Maybe not, exploring and messing about on boats
6. If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? Holm of Papay!
7. 3 things to do in your lifetime? Travel, be happy and make it to Norway and back with Quickstep!
8. Something you have always wanted to try? Hang gliding.
9. Someone that you admire? Anyone who follows their dreams...
10. Favourite musician? Amy Winehouse
11. What annoys you most in others? Pessimism. (maybe it annoys me in myself!)
12. First memorable boating experience? Sailing with my dad.
13. Superstitious? Would you set sail on Friday the 13th? I probably would set sail....
14. 3 things you would take to a desert island? Quickstep, lots of fuel and a bottle of Fireball!
15. Biggest fear? Being alone

Name: Amanda Hourston
1. Why are you taking part in this trip? Something a bit different, you have to challenge yourself in life!
2. Something surprising about yourself? I think I can put up with a month on a 7.5m Rib!
3. If you could change one thing about yourself it would be? Id be happier with more confidence and would make me a lot less nervous and awkward!
4. Something you really appreciate in life? My friends and family
5. What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with friends over a few glasses, or just relaxing, going for walks.
6. If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? Somewhere quiet but beautiful, Papay fits this well!
7. 3 things to do in your lifetime? Be happy, spend more time appreciating the gift of life and explore the world.
8. Something you have always wanted to try? Would love to fly a plane.
9. Someone that you admire? Many people, anyone who can be themselves despite peer pressures.
10. Favourite musician? At the moment I'm really liking the Avett Brothers and Counting Crows.
11. What annoys you most in others? Snobbery, and looking down at people.
12. First memorable boating experience? Sailing on the Swan to Fair Isle as part of a school trip.
13. Superstitious? Would you set sail on Friday the 13th? Sure, I'm not superstitious
14. 3 things you would take to a desert island? Group of friends, a barbecue and some instruments!
15. Biggest fear? Growing old with regrets.

Daniel Elves is still working on his! Also, on a side note, Daniel has found some very pretty Duck tape for the boat!