Maiden Voyage

First race (and first sail) in the new boat. Lewis was deeply frustrated that we were using the standard sails and no spinnaker, although he's over the moon really. Caroline crewed for him and they finished fourth and sixth in the two races.

My bike ride in the forest this morning was a bit more spring like in character although it's still very cold here. I heard my first cuckoo today, and saw my first lambs so we're heading in the right direction. I also had the opportunity to see the longtailed tit's nest in Denny Wood which was really quite a special occasion, all made out of bits of lichen and feathers... The forest seemed to be alive with animals emerging everywhere, including a herd of 40+ red deer which I chased for a while.