Its a beautiful morning, sun is shining and there is a lovely breeze – perfect day for a fabulous sail. However – here I am sitting writing a blog waiting to go as we had a little housekeeping problem this morning. One of the holding tanks has become blocked in one of the heads (remember me mentioning this previously?) however, this time it really was blocked and took considerable effort to clear out. I’ve kept well out of the way and sat in SWMT office updating my blog and trying not to get showered in excrement! Thats the price that is paid when toilet paper is put into the loo on a boat – it really cant deal with it. Nappy sacks used by me……enough detail for you?
A fabulous Wing Walking displayWe start the next leg
We start the next leg
Landing Craft
Finally departed at 1pm with a send off by Neil and Duncan. Felt like we would never get away at one point, but at least all the heads are now fully functioning (apart from mine as I have a little hangover this today!)
Headed out of Brixham, around Berry Head (with the highest and shortest lighthouse) and made our way towards Plymouth – only 1-2 knots of wind, and right on our nose – no sailing for us just yet. Headed out of Brixham, around Berry Head and made our way towards Plymouth – only 1-2 knots of wind, and right on our nose – no sailing for us just yet. We motored along and eventually caught some wind about 15.15 so we set the sails, turned the engine off – what a beautiful sound that is!
Start point looked beautiful in the sunshine
Not feeling particularly well today, its a little more than a hangover Im afraid – got red swollen tonsils with a few spots on and a headache – so I headed to bed. As we were sailing we were heeled over (another new term!) and RoBE, on his little shelf in my cabin fell off and lept into my arms – maybe he really is alive and needed a cuddle! I was more than happy to oblige!
We neared Plymouth around 7 and we started motoring – this meant the boat was now level and Chris could get herself going in the galley and make her gorgeous lasagne – yum!
John made me his famous honey and lemon drink as I now feel a bit poorly – nice to have someone to pamper me! Thanks John!
Made it into Cawsand to anchor up around
We have enjoyed our first day with FFFFFFred who has been regaling us with his stories and increasing our vocabulary enormously with words I couldn’t possibly publish here
Off to dinner now – goodnight!
