That's it then. No more wondering where to go tomorrow, worrying about the weather, trying to remember the code for the marina toilets...Funny places, houses.
Friday was Val's birthday, and we were on our way on a short hop from Trebuerden to Treguier, further East, when we realised that the wind was better for Guernsey than Treguier. So we gritted our teeth (the grit seems to need replacing more frequently these days) and did a hard 50 miles to Guernsey. What's more we got to St Peter Port in time to celebrate with a good meal and a drink or two. We had to moor outside the marina, so we took the inflatable dinghy ashore. We were still celebrating when, on getting back into the dinghy, Val lost her balance momentarily... She was able to clamber back into the dinghy with good grace, and nothing lost but a sliver of dignity. Her phone however is not happy!
And from Guernsey to Alderney, and on Sunday a good, very fast sail from Alderney to Lymington, reaching in up to force 7 at a steady 7+ knots. Tiring, but very satisfying! And we got the boat into Birdham, where we will probably keep her, today. Val's brother Alan, who has kindly been house and mother-sitting met us there.
For those of you (if any!) who are still following, all is not yet complete. There will be a final blog entry, including some reflections and an awards list from the cruise. Watch this space!
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Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteVal - everyone should splash out on their birthday!
In the last 12 months acceptable windspeed, for sticking the bow out of the harbour, seems to have moved from Force 5 to Force 7 -- its round the horn next!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlistair