Hi, Abs and Vanessa here. We have just seen them off and thought we would post some photos...

 Busy preparing for departure.

 Leg one crew.

 Leaving the mooring. 

 Leaving Pwllheli Marina.

 From Gimlet rock.

Open sea at last with sails up.

And while we are at it, we want to give you some tips on how to spend a week with Andy...

1. Feed him regularly - unlike a gremlin he turns into a monster when he hasn't been fed.

2. Make sure he wears suncream - even when it is overcast and zero degrees.

3. Don't talk to him while he is trying to concentrate - believe us, we have found out the hard way!

4. Never throw something out without asking him - 'you never know what that might be useful for.'

And finally, NEVER, EVER, EVER visit the heads until at least 10 minutes after him!!