SANDPIPER
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Chapter 50
First, apologies to all the fans of SANDPIPER. I know I have been remiss in continuing the story, but work and few other unforeseen problems have prevented me from getting back to it. I did write a couple of shorts, GARY and OBSESSION are both on Nifty.
Continuing:
After Temin and I had packed for our short honeymoon in Australia, I sat down to catch up on all my emails and other work.
How I ever ended up getting so involved in big business was beyond me. Well I guess I was partly to blame, but all I really wanted was to cruise the ocean and enjoy my life. Now I was the head of something that was almost a monster. The resorts were one thing, but now with the drill ships, to me it was just getting out of hand.
Now labor problems. I didn't really want to screw with the unions, but they were the ones who wanted to fuck me up. Well I figured by the time we got back, things might be near normal. At least I hoped.
I figured Temin and I would head west. Stopping in each state as we made a clockwise tour around Australia. That way we could take in the sites in each State. I guess Western Australia was first and we flew to Freemantle. WE booked into the Quest Harbour Village for a three day stay. After our short flight, the first thing Temin wanted was me, preferably naked on the bed. Well that was an easy request, I could never get enough of him either. We practically tore each others clothes off. Making love to Temin was like it was first time every time. He was so smooth inside and so hot, I almost passed out each time I entered him. His screams at my entrance were more screams of pleasure than pain. My whole mind was into making love each time. When I came it was also more an explosion than just an ejaculation. Temin although a bottom at heart, still loved to fuck me. There is no doubt this young man was so alike Pakurr that he could have been his twin in the way he could drive me almost crazy before filling me with his hot load. We always needed to rest after each of us finished, our love making took so much out of us.
After a brief rest, we showered and headed out to walk as it cooled in the evening. Being very central, our hotel was walking distance to many attractions. Freemantle is a very beautiful city. Many open air cafes and restaurants to choose from. We stopped and had a late dinner at one. Then just sort of wandered. Very late we finally returned to our hotel.
Sleeping spooned next to Temin brought such peace to me that I could hold him forever.
The next three days we visited most of the museums and attractions. Picking up a local paper one night, I found my face dead center on the front page. Christ, I suppose the ads I had ordered were going to follow me now where ever I went. Temin though it was a good picture and the story wasn't all negative. The editorial was even more on my side, but I knew when we returned the reporters would be on us like flies on shit. The two page ad looked real good.
From Freemantle we went to Perth. I had been here before with two of my sons. Perth, like most Australian Cities I had visited was a very nice stop. We even stayed at the same hotel. Our days we spent on the beach or walking, with our nights filled with making love. We met a lot of people that knew me on sight and got both negative or positive comments from most. Some just wished us luck. What I needed now was to get away from civilization and go someplace, we could just relax and not worry about what the future held. That proved easier than I had first thought. Sitting in the bar one night we met with another Gay couple. They had just returned from a private resort in Northern Territory. It was modeled after an aboriginal village and even had mostly aboriginals working at the resort. They told us it was very exclusive, but very expensive. Well cost was never something I worried about so later that night I called and booked a unit for ten days.
I was told we needed to fly into Darwin and we would be picked up at the airport for the three hour drive to the resort. I was also assured I would not have to worry about reporters or photographers.
"Just our kind of place love." Temin mused.
The flight to Darwin was uneventful, but the drive was anything but. The road if you could call it that some times was almost invisible. The Resort was located on Beagle Bay, with its own private beach extending a couple of miles in both directions from the resort. Checking in we got one of the beach units. On the outside the cabin didn't look like much of the Expensive resort we had been expecting, but inside it was like stepping into the modern age. Two bedrooms, a small kitchenette, large living room with both satellite TV and internet. A fully stocked bar and huge bathroom with hot tub and separate shower. Very nice indeed. The view from the deck was magnificent.
After we were settled an attendant knocked on our door.
"Good morning Sir. I am Henry, your room attendant. Welcome to Beagle Bay Resort."
Temin almost fainted when he looked at Henry. There's no doubt he was one hell of a specimen. Aboriginal, for sure, but he was magnificent. About 6 foot tall and near I figured 160 pounds. Straight black hair cut short. He was wearing what I thought was probably native garb. A simple leather short, that showed off his ample basket, a light colorful shirt and sandals.
"Hi." I stammered.
"This is Temin and you can call me Ed."
Temin, knowing what he wanted immediately spoke up.
"Are you Gay?"
Henry laughed and the twinkle in his eyes answered Temin's question.
"Yes I am. All the staff here at Beagle Bay are either gay or bisexual. However we are not allowed to fraternize with guest while we are working."
Well that left the door open for later.
"There are a few rules which the resort would like all guests to follow. The beach is of course clothing optional as well as the beach bars. However the courtyard pools and dinning and lounge areas are not. The Spa is also clothing optional. I have a small map of our facilities. If either of you need anything, you need only dial 310 on the phone and I'll come to you. I am attendant for the four beach cabins on this side. At the moment you are the only guests I have to cover."
"Thank you Henry."
"If you don't need anything for now, call when you do Ed." There was that twinkle again.
I'm pretty sure Temin would have asked for something he couldn't give at the moment.
"No that's okay Henry, we're fine for now." Henry quickly left.
"Wow! Is he hot." Temin exclaimed.
"What's the matter love? I'm not enough for you." I giggled.
"It's not that Ed. It's just he's, well..."
"I know love he looks like he is well hung and I might enjoy all of him too."
"Well what would you like to do first?" the grumble from his stomach answered that.
"Lunch and then a swim." He said.
We unpacked our bags and changed into shorts and t-shirts. Not needing swimming suits we went commando. WE then wandered up to the dinning room for lunch. Full the resort could handle about 300 guests, but at a guess I'd say there were only about a hundred here now, most staying in the long motel type of accommodation. The eye candy on our walk was very good, both from guests and staff. All the staff appeared to aboriginal. Lunch was delightful with foods from around the world. Followed by a couple of cold beers, Temin and I were stuffed.
Deciding to let our lunch settle before swimming, we wandered around looking over the facilities. You could do almost anything. Sailboats were available as well as jet skis. The Spa had a weight room, sauna, steam room and hot tub. The beach bars were just kiosks, with drinks and beer available for guests on the beach. It appeared most guests liked the salt water pools to the ocean. Well Temin and I preferred the ocean and sun shine. That was where we ended up. Henry came by and gave us beach towels as we headed that way.
With almost 4 miles of beach, I was surprised so few used it. Only about 10 people were on the beach that we could see.
Well neither of us were prudes, and quickly stripped. This was the way to swim, free of any clothes was always best. My problem was seeing Temin in all his glorious self got me hard. That was his problem too. A cool dip in the ocean solved the problem temporarily.
Screwing on the beach was not frowned on as long as we didn't bother other guests. We figured to save our love making until we were alone in our cabin. We did neck. After about two hours, I wandered up and grabbed a bucket of beer. Just six cold beers in a bucket of ice. We sat sipping and watching the people around us. If anyone recognized me, none said a word.
"While you were getting the beer, Henry came by and said he was off about eight. He said he could come over then if we wanted."
"I'm presuming you invited him love."
"Yup." He giggled.
About four in the afternoon, we headed for our cabin to shower and change for dinner. Well the shower together turned into mutual blow jobs, so we almost missed dinner.
After dinner we sat on the deck of our cabin watching the sun set.
Dead on eight PM, Henry showed up.
"Your sure you won't get into trouble Henry?"
"Very sure. Most of the staff sleep with guests at one time or another. Very seldom does it happen on the first night. I'm happy you invited me Temin. I hope I can please you both.
I handed him a cold beer as he sat down in one of the chairs on the deck. That just accentuated his basket even more.
"So what are your preferences Henry?"
"Well, I'm versatile, but prefer to top. However not too many guests can handle me as a top. Hence most prefer to top me."
"Well I don't think that will be a problem. If you had met some of my sons you'd know what I mean."
When I said that, Henry stood and removed his shirt. He then pushed down the leather shorts he on. Temin's eyes almost bugged out of his head. I was kind of in shock too. He was almost identical to Jason, except he was circumcised. About 7 inches of smooth cock hung over what looked like grade `A' large eggs nestled in his sack.
"Wow! Your huge." Temin gasped.
"Thank you, but for your size Temin you are very nice too."
We headed inside before things got out of hand on the deck. We grabbed another beer as Henry told us about himself. His last statement I was actually expecting.
"I don't suppose there are any vacant jobs on Sandpiper. I would very much like to sail on her."
"Well, to be honest. With your knowledge of diesel engines, there might just be a place for you. I'd have to check with my Captain first."
"Thank you Ed."
Temin, never bashful, set down his beer, walked over to Henry and kissed him. Then he ran his hands down Henry's chest and gripped his cock. He knelt and slipped the hardening cock into his mouth. His moan told me he liked Henry's cock. He didn't suck for long, the cock got just too big for him to handle. Hard Henry had a good 10 inches of thick meat. Temin moved back and I took his place. Henry was shocked when I swallowed his cock to his pubes. Damn he was smooth and it felt good in my mouth and throat. I sucked for a few minutes before standing. I took one hand and Temin the other and led him into our bedroom.
WE got into a daisy chain of sucking. I sucked Henry, Henry sucked Temin and Temin sucked me. I loved the feel of his thick cock sliding in and out of my throat. Temin came first and put Henry over the top and my mouth and throat was filled over and over again with his thick creamy spunk. He had a real big load. His coming in my mouth gave Temin what he loved too, a full load from my balls.
We kind of wrestled on the bed, sucking licking anywhere we cold find open flesh. It did not take long before we were all hard again. I rolled onto my back.
"Come on Henry, I want you inside me."
Henry kneeled on the bed as I pulled my legs back. There was no need for lube, Temin had been rimming me and the precumm was streaming from Henry's cock head. I felt that huge mushroom head at my hole and willed myself to relax. His entry was slow and measured, very like Jason when he fucked me last time. It still hurt like hell as his beer can thick cock slowly opened me up. Henry's eyes got very big as he bottomed out with his balls on my ass.
"Now boy. Fuck me. Fuck me good." I moaned.
Weather he heard me call him boy or not mattered not to him. He started real slow with long strokes. As he pulled back I loved it, but as he went in the pain still permeated my mind. As he speeded up, most of the pain left and all I felt was pleasure. Very quickly he was pile driving my ass to my moans. Temin dropped onto my cock and that added more pleasure. The slap, slap, slap was all that could be heard as he hammered my chute.
With Temin sucking my cock and Henry pounding my ass, it did not take long before I blew my rocks. That clamped my ass on Henry's cock and he blew another super heated load into my canal. After coming down he collapsed on the bed.
"God Ed, that was unreal. I've never fucked someone so hard. You have one very hot ass Ed."
"Your very good Henry. Wish it went longer, but maybe next time."
"Come on Temin. I want you inside me now." Henry said.
Temin lifted Henry's legs and dove in with his tongue. From the way he had rimmed me and now going at Henry, I knew he had to have lessons from Gary. Very quickly Henry was moaning and thrashing on the bed. I leaned over and kissed Henry, before dropping and sucking on his very prominent tits. I bit and chewed them, causing Henry to squirm more on the bed. His scream as Temin entered him shocked me. It was almost as if he was a virgin. His very hard cock told another story. Seeing that wonderful cock at full mast I dropped onto it. Temin fucked like he did me sometimes, in fast long strokes. Henry moaned continuously, being assaulted in his ass as well as me deep throating his cock. With me on his cock and Temin in his ass, it didn't take as long as I thought it would to get Henry off again. I was shocked that his load was almost as big as the first time. His cumming caused Temin to yell as he unloaded into Henry.
What a rush. WE all just collapsed.
"When your ready Ed, I want you inside me too." Henry gasped.
"Well lets take a break and have a beer."
We staggered into the living room and grabbed a cold beer to come down.
"How much notice do you need to give here Henry?"
"Actually none at all. There is a waiting list of people who want to work here. They can replace me overnight. Why?"
"Your hired. You can fly back with us when we leave. That's if my love here approves."
When I said that Temin was on my lap kissing me instantly.
"Guess that answers that question." I laughed.
"I don't know how to thank you both." Henry said.
"Well you already started, although Temin might change his mind when you ream his ass with that monster." I laughed again.
"I'm not sure I can do that Ed. I don't want to hurt or damage your lover."
"Well, there is another of your countrymen on board Sandpiper and he is even bigger than you. Temin has already had him, so I think you will fit. Just take your time."
"I promise and if it hurts too much, I'll pull out."
"You better not pull out or you won't have a job." Temin said very seriously.
Henry looked very surprised at Temin's obvious resolve to get fucked by him.
"Well, I'll fuck you now Henry. That will give you time to recover."
Looking at his cock, I really didn't think he needed time. He seemed to be able to recover instantly. Maybe age had something to do with it.
Not waiting I pulled Henry to the floor. I lifted his legs. With Temin's load seeping from his hole, no lube was needed. He screamed a blue streak as I entered him but that turned to moans. His insides were super smooth, very similar to other blacks I had screwed. He was also very hot and vocal as I reamed his ass fast and hard. Sweat was pouring from my body long before I came close. Temin sucking the mushroom head of Henry brought him off and his ass clamped on my cock so hard I thought he might cut it off. It also sent me over the top and I blasted my load in along side Temin's. I just collapsed over him, almost crushing Temin. I sat up and slowly pulled out. Temin put a towel under Henry to catch the double load dripping from his now very open hole.
I thought about rimming him, but knew instead I would rim Temin after Henry has fucked him.
I was definitely worn out now, but Henry seemed almost immune. He was already hard as a rock. Temin was shaking with anticipation.
"Well love, here or on the bed?"
"Well on the bed, doggy style the first time. Then on my back."
"You want me twice?" Henry said shaking his head.
"Well I got to catch up to you two." He giggled.
I had been in the room when Jason had fucked Temin the first time. I was very surprised when I watched Jason's monster slide into such a small ass. Temin was one very experienced guy long before I knew him. I would watch, but not interfere as Henry took my love.
After finishing another beer we headed for the bedroom. Temin leaned over the bed. I laid down so I could watch his face. Henry started by kneeling down and spreading Temin's ass cheeks. He started to rim Temin's smooth hairless hole. Temin and I both shaved each other after he said he didn't like hair. Henry rimmed Temin until he started to beg Henry to fuck him. Henry stood, ran his cock up and down Temin's crack, spreading precumm over his hole. He then jacked his cock bringing more precumm, which he spread over his thick meat. Temin tensed up when Henry placed his mushroom head right on his hole. I watched as Temin willed himself to relax. Henry grabbed Temin's waist and pushed.
Temin opened his mouth to scream and clamped it shut. Tears started down his face. Looking at Henry, I could see he was really struggling not to just ram it home. He looked at me with pure lust in his eyes. I knew what he wanted and I nodded. Jason had asked the same thing. Henry tensed his muscles, leaned over slightly, gripped Temin's waist tight and rammed his cock into Temin. As with Jason, Temin let out a long loud scream of pain as that beer can entered him. I watched as Henry's cock slowly pushed inside Temin. I knew Temin would get it all on one thrust.
Henry was totally shocked when his balls hit Temin's ass cheeks. Temin was crying openly.
"It's all the way boy. Want me to continue?" Henry voiced.
Temin could only nod.
Henry started slow. Slow out and slow back in. Temin groaned as he pulled back and yelled as Henry went in. I remembered Temin had hated it the first time Jason had screwed him. It was only on the second time he enjoyed it. I wondered if Temin was going to goad Henry as he had done Jason.
Henry fucked Temin's tight hole for almost 45 minutes at ever increasing speed. Temin screamed almost the whole time. When Henry finally blew inside him, his screams stopped. As Henry pulled out an audible `pop' could be heard. Henry I saw was still hard.
Temin slowly rolled over onto his back. Henry moved forward and lifted his legs. He hesitated when he looked at the tears still streaming down Temin's face.
"What are you waiting for you cocksucker? Fuck me you black bastard." Temin almost screamed.
It had the same effect on Henry as it did on Jason. He saw red.
"You want it boy, your going to get it."
Henry rammed his cock into Temin. His shock came when Temin screamed.
"Yes, yes, oh god yes. That feels so good."
Shocked, Henry stopped.
"Don't stop. Fuck me Henry, fuck me good."
Henry did. For almost an hour Henry did everything he could to make Temin feel good. Temin's cock fired, covering his chest and face. That caused Henry to unload again, but he still continued. Another thirty minutes and Henry let go his fifth load. This time he slowly pulled out.
I pulled Temin over onto my face and spread his cheeks. Tasting Henry plus my love sent me over the top and Temin's hot mouth got all of me. His gentle grunt meant I got more of him and Henry. Sated at last we all three just cuddled on the bed and slept.
The next morning Henry was already gone when we got up. After a shower, we went for a late breakfast. Henry was cleaning our cabin when we returned. Temin and I both kissed him and thanked him for the wonderful night. We also invited him back that night.
I guess you could say our holiday at Beagle Bay Resort was just what the doctor ordered. We were both more relaxed than either of us had been since before the funeral for Pakurr. Henry became a fixture in our bed at night, but he wasn't the only one. One evening we had three in our bed for a very enjoyable orgy of love.
I called Jake and told him I had hired a replacement engineer. I told him about Henry and he was happy he would fit in. He told me very little problems had arisen over the ads. The job fair had gone off without a hitch and except for the specialist positions, both ships had full crews. Geologists and other specialists were being interviewed by Jason. He figured the ships should be ready to sail within two months as long as all the pipe could be supplied in time.
We extended our stay at the resort for another week, now that things had settled down in Sydney. That meant more fucking and sucking with Henry and his friends. A very nice holiday indeed.
Henry had given his notice, but stayed on and trained his replacement. Joshua turned out to very experienced in bed too, although not as big as Henry. I got browner and Temin got almost as black as Henry with all the sun we got. We also sailed for a day and water skied behind sea doos.
We never used the Spa once. We got enough exercise in bed to make up for it.
Too soon it was time to go. Henry brought along his suitcase and laptop as we headed back to Darwin for our flight to Sydney.
Back to work was the order of the day. Sydney ships had picked up an additional 200 workers. The first thing I found out was our estimate for the first year operating costs on the drill ships was too low. Each ship could carry enough pipe for just twelve holes. That meant resupplying them in the gulf. That also meant ordering and paying for the pipe in advance. More shit I wish I was not involved with.
The good news was Sandpiper looked real good. Almost all the outside work was done and about half the interior. Henry went to work right away with Jake, familiarizing himself with Sandpiper and her propulsion. Jake and most of the crew really liked the young man. I was pretty sure he'd fit in.
They had also started to skin Sandpiper two and it started to look more like the model. It would still be about a year before she was ready. Sandpiper would be ready in less than three months.
The design team at Sydney Ships, had asked for and received a set of original plans for the Vosper Patrol Boat. They were now modernizing the plans with the idea of building yachts similar to Sandpiper. There would be differences, none would have hard points and none would be hydrofoils. Under the fore deck would be just storage and chain locker. Cost to buy one would run about 25 million Australian. As yet we had no orders. I suggested, that when space was available, build one and offer it for sale. Might be easier if we had one to demonstrate, rather than just using Sandpiper as a working example. Besides Sandpiper was not going to here for long. Once ready we would stay to watch the America's cup and then leave. I figured the big boat races were going to be very exciting. Australia would be defending her title against the US and Canada. My bets were on Canada pulling it off. Although other countries qualified, the real race would be between those three.
The really weird part of me being in and around Sydney was that I was never bothered by reporters. Even though I had been vilified by several papers and even one Cabinet Minister, no one bothered me. One explanation might be my buying Sydney Ships. Near bankrupt, I had infused new money. Now a going concern with almost a thousand employees and several very lucrative contracts, I put a lot money back into the economy. The fact that I was also employing another 400 plus for my Drill Ships helped too.
My problem was, I was bored. Sandpiper had given me the ability to go where I wanted, when I wanted. To be land locked in one place was driving me crazy. Sure Temin and I traveled on short trips outside Sydney, Sandpiper always drew me back. Watching progress on her was just as bad. With all of my crew back, we seemed to stepping on each other. I knew Sydney Ships had placed Sandpiper as the first priority, it still seemed like it was going at a snails pace.
Almost to the day 9 months after she was wrecked Sandpiper was ready for trials. Tanks were full and she had been trimmed. All the crew, including those of Sandpiper 2, wanted to be on board for her first run at sea. As I approached her for the run, my entire crew lined the sides in white shorts and blue Sandpiper t-shirts. It brought tears to my eyes. After I climbed on board everyone took their positions. I climbed to the bridge with Temin and sat down.
The only sound was the quiet rumble of her big diesel.
"Everything in the green Ed. Ready when you are." Jake said.
"Take her out Jake."
"Let go fore and aft." Jake said into the intercom.
I watched as he flipped the control to reverse and eased the throttle. When I looked over the foredeck, it looked like all of Sydney Ships was watching as Sandpiper slowly backed from the wharf.
Just as if it an everyday occurrence Sandpiper backed into the stream. Going to ahead, Jake eased the throttle more and Sandpiper glided into the harbor.
"Hoist our ensign." I said, and our big US Flag shot up onto the hoist.
Sydney harbor was smooth as glass and Sandpiper appeared to be the only vessel moving on the still water. Jake eased her up to 20 knots, the speed in the harbor. Sandpiper was rock steady.
"Now I know what your first love is Ed." Temin said in my ear.
We glided under the Sydney Bridge and past the Opera house. AS soon as we cleared harbor, Jake advance the throttles. Sandpiper seemed to leap forward.
"Prepare for foil Bourne and high speed." Jake said into the intercom.
I didn't hear the foils going down, but the first chop of open sea disappeared instantly it seemed. I watched the repeater that had been added right in front of my seat as Sandpiper slowly picked up speed. Very quickly the speed reached her normal cruise of 50 knots.
As we cleared the shipping at the harbor entrance, Jake advance the throttles. Sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety knots. Hardly a sound and we were cruising at ninety knots.
"Nice Jake, very nice. Lets take her to max." I said.
Sandpiper's maximum speed had been 126 knots, but I watched repeater slowly move past that. It finally held at just under 140 knots. A full thirteen knots faster than she was before and yet she was rock steady. The sound of her big diesel died away and when I looked Sydney was quickly receding astern. Jake headed straight out and soon Sydney was smudge on the horizon.
For a full ten minutes Jake stayed at max and then eased to max cruise of ninety knots.
"Eject two rafts he said into the intercom and then "Battle Stations'.
Jake took Sandpiper in a huge 180 degree turn as I watched our gun rise from the foredeck. The two bright orange rafts came into view about two miles distance. The triple crack from our 76mm gun made Temin jump. I watched as one raft was hit three times. It just disintegrated.
As Jake moved closer I watched as one of the M60 Machine guns opened up. The rounds were walked right up to the raft and soon it to began to sink. Jake took Sandpiper close by where both rafts had sunk.
"Secure from Battle Stations. Well done guys." Jake announced.
WE slowed to fifty knots and headed back to Sydney.
Andy came to the bridge with a tray of glasses filled with amber liquid. After everyone had one, he said into the intercom.
"Here's to Sandpiper, the best and fasted yacht in the world. Here's to you to Ed for trusting us all."
Temin stepped close and kissed me.
"They all love you to Ed. How will I ever compete?"
"You never have to compete with them love. You are number one in my life." "Well maybe number two after Sandpiper." He giggled.
After a quick tour of Sandpiper, Temin and I sat down on the aft deck and enjoyed the trip back. Arriving back at her wharf, it appeared like the entire Dockyard was on hand. The party that followed lasted well into the night with beer and food flowing freely. Everyone was happy for me and Sandpiper.
The following day, Temin and I walked down to Sandpiper. A bright fire engine red Jeep sat on the wharf next to Sandpiper. I identical to the one we had left in Sri Lanka, except it was right hand drive. Henry and Randy were preparing to hoist it aboard. Temin and I went up to my office.
Sitting down I pulled up the crew roster on my computer. I knew there would be changes, some of my original crew were moving to Sandpiper 2, so I'd have to make adjustments.
Staying with me and Temin would be Jer and Rad. Jake would still have Randy and Jason. Andy was still our chef and Juan his lover our Medical Tech. Sal would still be senior deckhand and his lover Jerry would still be in the galley with Andy. Sammy and Brent along with Gary and Bobby would be deckhands. Siam and Mo would sail with us until they needed to be in the Persian Gulf to run the new resort. Henry was our new Chief Engineer. He wasn't attached to anyone yet, but I figured it would not be long, considering how good he was in bed.
Aaron was now Captain of Sandpiper 2, with Simon as Chief Engineer. Mike and Jimmy, Sonny and Momo, Peter and Quon and Ed and When had all decided to stay with Sandpiper 2.
That gave me 15 permanent and 2 extra hands and Sandpiper 2 had ten crew.
After making the adjustments, I made a decision. Calling both Jake and Jason to my office, I outlined what I wanted. "First, how's Henry doing?"
"He's good, very good. Knows diesel engines inside out."
"Well that leaves you Jason sort of at loose ends. Randy will make up the rest of the engineering section. With the Families permission, I'd like to make you Jason, the Corporation Comptroller. You could handle all of the day to day operations. You know a shit load more than I do about drilling and already have a knowledge of our other holdings."
There's room in here to add another computer and with satellite communications you can keep track of everything."
"I'd like to do it Ed. Thank you for asking."
"Settled then, I think everyone else will agree."
"Next question. How are our cash reserves on board?"
Before he could answer, the intercom came to life. Another addition I liked. It was hooked into every room and stateroom on board.
"Ed, there's two gentlemen here to see you. Their from the Race committee."
"Send them up Gary."
"To answer your question, there is no cash on board. We removed it and deposited in our account." Jason said.
"Okay, I'll top that up tomorrow. Andy needs three days to resupply us."
"Depending on what these gentlemen want we'll head for Timatu when Sandpiper is ready."
I really didn't know squat about sailboat racing or the Americas Cup. The two men filled me in. So much for heading out. They wanted me and Sandpiper to act as rescue and monitor boat for both the trials, qualifications and the regatta. Most of the boats were in port now and they wanted me on hand to monitor and act as rescue for everything.
They would pay for my fuel, not that I worried about it.
I agreed.
TBC
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