Through one gap but not another

Another very high tide (astronomically speaking) but not as high as it could have been. It was
quite windy so Rick and I set off in the carrot. We went all the way to the seals and sailed
through the gap between far point and the new island. On the return journey we attempted to
circumnavigate the sand dune at the end of Pincher's Creek but the tide was just not high
enough.

To the point and seals in Zephyr

We had a terrific motor/sail in Zephyr today. It was a really high tide (9.3) with a westerley wind. We motored out to the point and spent a good time on the (recently renovated) boardwalk and looking around the lifeboat house. We then had bacon rolls and orange juice on the the shingle back where we had anchored. Later we motored off to see the seals. They were a bit short in number as the new island was totally submerged. We then hoisted sail and had a good run/reach all the way back to the mooring.

Another quick thrash in the Carrot

We set off again and whizzed across to Watch-house bay where Rick took the helm.


There were loads of (mostly dead) ladybirds on the strandline.



Indulgent slowmo:

Quick thrash in the Jav

Rick and I had two sails today. The first one was in the Jav and was an exciting thrash to watch-house bay a few times. Rick did a good job on the trapeze (see vid). It was a bit like hard work so we didn't stay out for long. (note the classy landing!)

Short early morning sail

Today's sail was a bit of a comedy of errors or a communications failure: It was an early start and I thought Rick said he was up for a sail in the Carrot and to meet him at lands end. I therefore set off and went to and fro a few times between lands end and the watchhouse, trying to spot Rick. Eventually I came back and, after putting the boat away, met Rick coming down the hill in full sailing gear! I think he had been asleep during our previous conversation! Mary got a pic of me coming back:

Booze Cruise

We had a pleasant eveing sail in Zephyr, choosing to go up the Cley Channel. Two of the Oxford contingent came along with me and Rick. Catherine brought some wine and nibbles which we believe was a first.