Scarborough

Couldn't leave Whitby until a swing bridge opened at 1.30 so spent morning having another look for Drac. The only thing Whitby has about him is the Dracula Experience. Only £3 but when I went the door was locked. I knocked and a bald bloke with a roll up stuck his head out of a window and said that The Count had popped out for a sandwich. I didn't bother, especially after seeing comments on trip advisor. How rubbish is that. 

Anyway, as mentioned yesterday, the Abbey was a bit spooky so thats something. 

Another fast and furious sail today although only to Scarborough.

 Really windy and, whist the speed is good, very strong gusts make it exhausting work on your own. Also, if things go wrong they go wrong fast so a 'tad' stressful. Tomorrow the winds are forecast for a more manageable  force 4 and this should mean I get to Grimsby. I need to leave at 7 in morning. 

Scarborough, as approached from sea, looks a proper seaside resort. It's even overlooked by castle. This short clip gives the gist (and the wind)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q6f0jej7q19hgzd/Video%2002-09-2013%2016%2011%2014.mov

 It doesn't include what's left of the holiday makers laughing at the state of my hair as I 'landed'. I feel a beanie coming on. 

Ive popped ashore, up the pontoon ramp, to enjoy a chilled Pinot in a seafront bar. Its pretty good but  my mind is focused firmly upon the next few days. Boat is stocked with 'pie, wine and diesel'. Kind of make or break for me because its time I saw the end in sight. Hopefully I can make good progress before the next bout of high winds. The holiday towns are starting to look a bit threadbare as the kids return to school. Also, on a trip such as this, it is evident that days are getting shorter and nights are getting chilly ( except, of course, in bloody Guildford). Actually, as I write this, The Richard The Third wine bar has just called last orders.......... at 9pm. Game over. Time to get south !  Night.