IT is Captain Eli this week as we take a closer look at the fast Condor ferries which travel from Weymouth to Guernsey, Jersey and St Malo, in France.

I thought I would share with you the facts about the vessel. I was amazed to find out that the ferry’s steering wheel is just 6cm in diameter – about as wide as an apple.

I hope to take a trip in the ferry soon. Just across the harbour from the ferry’s mooring is Weymouth’s lifeboat, which I had great fun visiting.

Happy birthday to: Mailia Brown, 10 on Jan 26, Kaylee Clark, one on Jan 28, Billy Hathway, 14 on Jan 28, Jessica Craft, 10 on Jan 28, Louise Fryer, 13 on Jan 28, George Ross-MacKenzie, six on Jan 28, Elenna Rose Ismaili, eight on Jan 30, Lottie Franklin, six on Jan 30, Serren Ismaili, five on Jan 30, Thomas Roberts, 11 on Jan 31, Calum Currie, five on Jan 31.