Across the 'Bay'

                                                 July 16th - A fair old trip

Set off at 5. Had no idea that it actually starts getting light at 4 but now I know. Cleared 'Old Harry Rocks' and shot off under full sail ! That lasted about 10 mins as wind died and I spend the next 15hrs with a bit of engine. Sailing boats are designed to work with the wind so a tough day but I managed to get to a lovely place called Cawsand, Plymouth. Just on a 100 miles and, hand on heart, seemed every inch of it. As I started across Lyme Bay a sea mist emerged and I didn't see a sole or land until Start Point. Started to hallucinate as the sea was oily calm, like a vast desert in the clouds. 

Thought I saw a bloody camel and hoped for an oasis.  Anyway, on I went, deciding to avoid a detour into Dartmouth in favour of pushing on to anchor at Cawsand.

Arrived at 8pm. Engine wouldn't start again so spent an hour fixing a dodgy wire. Blew up dinghy for 100yd row to pub. I was starving. As I hit the beach a massive wave rocked up and tipped me out in front of the, already pissed, holiday punters. Roars of laughter along the prom but I struggled to reciprocate as jeans soaked and knackered. Waddled into pub and.......you know the rest. Food finished. Well I  kept my cool and ordered......1 x Pinot (bottle) and a large packet of Sea Salt crisps. Might have a break tomorrow.