Anchorage: Kerrera
Position: 56° 24.6 North - 5° 30.0 West
Distance surveyed: 26 nmi

Well we started the first day of surveying leaving the port at approximately 13:00hrs after a short but necessary briefing on safety measures and surveying technique & an early light lunch. We are six volunteers from across the globe, and 3 crew ( Stephanie from Hongkong, Theresa from Mexico, Gayal from Sri Lanka, Stelios from Greece, Mohammed from Cairo & Jonathan from Karachi; our crew is made up of Skipper Duncan, First mate Rob & Scientist Marjolaine.

The weather was slightly overcast with the occasional break in the clouds and some lovely sun to brighten and give us just a nudge of warmth!! We took turns observing and surveying for various marine life hoping to get a lucky chance to see a porpoise, dolphin etc… Unfortunately though only got a glimpse of some seals! The wind started picking up and blowing at about 20 knots with an occasional shower, so the skipper decided to put up the sails! And we got to experience of just how much a boat can tilt!!!! What an experience!! However it did take its toll as after just a few hours most of the us the volunteers got sea sick and had to come into the cabin and lie down.

Jonathan

PS: From left to right on the picture, Duncan, Teresa and Rob