the RAF wokka force will have to go to sea anyway, come the day of the races. Just as they did for Sierra Leone and Iraq.
And Afghanistan*, and the Falklands I believe.
* I seem to remember the welcome in Bagram, Kabul and the Panjshir valley started with a volley of rocks but was still warmer than that on the O Boat (Standfast Illustrious who were fantastic but had to head home after 7 months).
If the Dark Blue are serious about operating CH off of decks, perhaps they need to seek advice from the 2nd Sea Lord about hospitality, as he could have taught those on the O Boat a great deal. It's a 2 way street.