Set off at 6am and an un eventful, fast trip, with the tide. I can tell Autumn is coming; a nip in the air and cold winds. This spooky looking cloud didn't come my way but......
may be something to do with the Sizewell Nuclear Plant I got chased away from. I wondered what the big red ring was on the map. I think the people on the speed boat, with their flashing lights and sirens, thought I could have taken them more seriously, as I tried to get a decent pic on my ipad.
Im trying hard to get home now as I've just realised that, today, young Sam kicks off the new football season. I'm so sad not to be there and am determined to get back as soon as possible now but the weather is a bit 'all over the place'. The cold wind and sun low in the sky is also not good for morale. I have learnt the value of warm sun and blue skies on this trip. It's a massive tonic ; Priceless and free.
Am moored up at the Town Pier.
A bit fiddly getting in but it's a good launch point for a possible assault on the mighty Thames Estuary, at first light (weather, as always, permitting). Once again, another long trip with no other ports of safety, should the weather play up. This just doesn't happen in The Solent : there is always somewhere to stop within half an hour or so.
Decided to go to the pub (yep, me) and have found a proper locals haunt. All so friendly. As long as I resist the urge to mention the singer with the teeth, I may get back Ok. Oh, and Alexandra Louise 'of Ipswich' is nearly back in her home port, despite living with me at Portsmouth. No hero status for me around here as people think I've sailed 4 miles.
Stop press - Sams team won !
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Hi Alan, glad to see you stayed at Halfpenny Pier (so named because it cost 1/2 penny to access the pier back in the 1800's). I hope you have a safe trip all the way back to Portsmouth, big respect, fantastic effort. All the best from Steve, Shirley & Callum (crew of Aliyah)
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