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Tractor: - the engine - as in “running the tractor”. The engine was described by Alex in the first voyage logs as being “made of tractor parts, not expensive marine parts”
Twin Poling: - an explanation from Malcom Robinson from the last trip:
It is quite normal for a yacht to 'pole out' its jib (the foresail) on the opposite side of the boat to the mainsail when running downwind - this is called 'goosewinging'. A spinnaker pole is attached to the mast at one end and the back corner (clew) of the jib at the other. That holds the jib at the right angle so that it catches the wind.
On Berri they've found that they can often get good performance and a comfortable ride by taking the mainsail right down and setting a second jib poled out on the opposite side to the first.
Tell-tales- ribbons tied to the shrouds to indicate wind direction
Team (The):- the Expedition Team, according to Alex, comprises himself; Corrie McQueen; Kimbra Lindus who will join them later; The Examiner; and Speedy who is running the website at a secret location in the UK Chalfonts