So lovely here. Woke at 7 with the best of intentions but so nice, gazing up though the hatch at the blue sky. Lovely, warm breeze blowing through the boat. Meant to get going but must have nodded off ! Had a good look at the tides etc and, all things considered, have decided to try and tackle the mighty Portland Bill and pleasant sounding Lyme 'Bay' at first light tomorrow. For anyone interested in the practicalities of sailing west, both the previous locations are, potentially, horrible. The Portland Race is a tidal 'thingy' that needs some thought. Google it ! Lyme Bay sounds quite 'sweet' but, once in it, you are obliged to sail for around 6 hrs, 20 miles offshore, before reaching Devon. I've done it before but still easier, as demonstrated, to oversleep. Spent day repairing sails and unpacking the food I'd nicked from home. Beans, soup and pasta didn't do it for me so tried to get back to the pub ( on basis that chips were ok) but outboard packed up so I ate the beans. At around 5pm a couple, anchored by me, rowed over. By an amazing coincidence they were the people I bought Alexandra Louise from, 9 yrs ago ! They just happened to anchor a 100yds from me on their way home from Spain. Andrew, if you read this, I meant to pop over for a drink but couldn't face the row. Catch up soon.
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Hey Alan, looks like you're having a lovely time of it! The pictures look stunning :)
Just showed your blog to everyone at the Guildford Office, Jo even gave us a little reading (the Gospel according to Alan has a nice ring, don't you think? ;) ) Anyway, everyone sends their love and best wishes, and just a little bit of envy when we look out the window at the glorious weather!
Hope today continues well and looking forward to the next update :)
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