Eric,
A very good question, and I am sure we have all thought about it. My thoughts on each are as follows :
Am I ready ? - I guess the honest answer is, as ready as I think I'll ever be. Am I ready for anything ? yes, I think I am. i am certainly ready to give it my best go, and if I or the boat (ie "We") are not up to it, then so be it.
Sleep pattern - I am going to go with the 10min naps as often as possible. I have found it to be okay for a few days but not sure if I can sustain it longer. I guess I will find out, and may have to come up with an alternative if I hit any problems.
Stress/loneliness/fear management - Oddly enough, this is the one thing I think I have least problem with. Having said that, there is fear, and there is fear. We will find out but I gather strength in the knowledge that the boat is stronger than I am.
Family and business - The communications plan (sat phone) is fairly advanced now. The business is planned as much as it can be. I work for myself and therefore this area may be easier for me than others.
A ball in the pit of the stomach ? - Yes, of course. If there wasn't one, I dont think i would go.
Calm excitement sprinkled with anxious anticipation would be a fair summary  .
Hope to see you at Plymouth and sorry to hear you won't be taking part.
Alan
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