Let’s stick a date in the calendar: 18th April 2015. That’s when I leave Burnham on my epic set of mini-voyages. Assuming the weather’s OK, otherwise I’ll be leaving later. Today is the 15th February. I have 2 months to prepare. What do I need to do: Here’s a broad categorisation of my tasks:

• Charity: Choice, sponsorship, advertising

• Comms: Social media, blogging, pictures, videos etc

• Me: Physical, mental, education (for example, get to grips with meteorology!)

• Boat: Readiness, cleanliness, equipment, insurance, navigation aids (charts/books)

• Passage plans and schedules

• Routines, diet, methods and habits to be deployed on passage

• Finances and budget