Top bit of navigation and a good day 'back in the saddle'

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Right, this was the view at my scheduled 5am departure.  Needless to say, I popped back down and went back to sleep; fog is a no go when there are rocks about. Now, as it happens, I was leaving at 5 on the advice of the locals. Everything I had read told me, however, to leave at 1pm. I left at 1pm and navigated two of the most treacherous 'sounds' in Wales. I guess the bottom line is that, with matters to do with sharp rocks and strong tides, the decision lies with the Captain ( eg me). A believe a 'sound' relates to a narrow shortcut and, In areas of big tides, the water can become extremely disturbed and dangerous as it funnels through such narrow gaps. I am really chuffed that, today, I got it right. 

Sailed from Milford to Fishguard in 6 hrs and trip included Jack and Ramsey Sounds. Wind and tide were together and this usually means flat seas. I've taken another 'high tech' clip to show this. Stick with it. I'll get better. 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k5xf0p0a9z9a576/Video%2023-07-2013%2018%2045%2048.mov

Turned up at Fishguard about 7.  By the time Id fixed another electrical problem and tidied up it was a rush to shore for r& r. Enjoyed a hot shower at Fishguard Sailing Club but no food for miles and local pub stopped serving. Went back to boat and had tin of steak stew, topped with jalapeños, washed down with a small whiskey. 

Old Fishguard was used for Moby Dick (with Gregory Peck). Chap in Yacht club told me that and, when I looked interested, went on to say that his grandad was the local baker who supplied the film crew with 40 loafs of bread a day to attract seagulls for some of the scenes. Village also featured in a Thomas Hardy film but too tired to remember the name. Pretty village but a shame that it has zero in the food/ pub/ Indian restaurant dept. Knackered. Night.