Hong Kong to London to College - Sep 21 2009

Hi Everyone I flew back into London on Thursday morning from Hong Kong and what a fun trip it was! I was out there to work with Vocalink at the Sibos conference and also to do a couple of public talks which were great fun. I did one to a few hundred students at the Island School and another at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club which was quite similar, it just had a lot more technical terms in. I was a little nervous at first going up and starting off, but as I got more and more into the swing of things I really started to enjoy it. It's always nice seeing people's faces light up as I describe what it truly is like sailing an Open 50 in the Southern Ocean, kind of like being in a washing machine! After jumping off the plane I headed straight into London to see some Publishers who are really interested in the Book which is quite exciting! I then took the train back home and grabbed a couple of hours sleep before heading once again back into London and to the Dorchester for a charity dinner which was really enjoyable. After grabbing a taxi back at 1am I eventually hit the sack in the early hours of the morning! But there was no lie in for me.. no no no! I was up early to head down to the Southampton Boat show to help out on the Bounty Boat stand. Friday was an exciting day too as we made it public that Vocalink is continuing their sponsorship and also with their help, I will be going into many more schools and colleges which is something I'm quite passionate about. A big thank you to Vocalink. Saturday was another boat show day showing people around the Bounty Boat. The remarks we are given about the project are always quite entertaining! Today, (Sunday) passed seeming packed full as always. And tomorrow is my first day back at college, a whole new adventure in itself! So yep, I've been super super busy, but I've been having great fun! Mike