Alex, aka Skipper

Ex-military, likes to think he’s in charge and responds enthusiastically to ‘Sir’ or ‘Skipper’. However like most former Officers, is prone to bouts of unwarranted overconfidence and has a tendency for becoming geographically embarrassed (but I’m certain it was this way…). The most experienced sailor of the family; that is if you include running aground, dragging anchors, going the wrong way round lateral marks or hoisting too much sail. Voted member of the family most likely to get everyone killed, or worse.

Point break (I have a hurty back, ok?)

Penny, aka Captain

Proper scientist (got degrees and everything) on a gap year (Skipper still hoping we can push that out a bit…). Likes to let the Skipper think he runs the boat whilst surreptitiously rolling her eyes at him and fixing what he’s got wrong. Has far more sailing experience than she lets on, which may prove decidedly handy. Voted member of the family most likely to remember where we stowed the paddles when we find ourselves up poo creek without a popsicle stick.

Captain Carter

Leo, aka Boatswain

Has a fascination for making things, so great news if we find ourselves in need of a modified Nerf gun to fend off pirates. An accomplished dinghy sailor and hence joint founder with the Captain of the ‘rolls eyes at Skipper’ club. Outgoing and inquisitive. Voted member of the family most likely to be able to befriend the locals (and hopefully not run off with them).

Strongest avenger

Sam, aka Cruise director

History buff with a fascination for the animal kingdom. Most likely to be huffilly correcting the crew on the proper species of what the rest of us have described as ‘fish’. Also swims like one. Likes to know that everyone is enjoying themselves and having a good time, whilst concurrently viewing himself very much in a directorship position rather than a lowly, actually doing things, member of the crew. Voted member of the family most likely to remember to bring the iPads aboard the liferaft (glued to his).

Most annoying avenger.

Colin aka silent helmsman

Runs off hot air, much like the skipper. Least complaining and highest endurance member of the crew, just gets on with the job.

Silent avenger