Let the Count Down Begin !

The blog is UP!!

Finally got there, for all those that have patiently been waiting a whole month for this glorious moment - my apologies.

This is the end of the beginning, me and Dad are just putting the finishing touches on the boat and crossing off the small things on the list (of which there are several) before Saturday.

As this is the first post i feel inclined to give some context to the blog, so here goes::

For those that aren't aware, me (Matthew Bradfield) and my Father (Charles Bradfield) have accepted the challenge of racing around New Zealand shorthanded (only two people on board). This race has only been done once before in 1990(for more info on the race please feel free to check out www.ssanz.co.nz where there should be live trackers and regular updates). We will be competing with 9 other boats, with crews of 2 from all around NZ.

This blog is our story.

Matthew

P.S. Please feel free to leave comments and ask questions about any juicy details i may have omitted - blogging is not a talent of mine.