June 12th - Orwell day sail

14.7nm, and a pleasant rehearsal for the forthcoming Drascombe association rally based at Levington marina in July.  Wind was F4 northerly with some interesting gusts.  Sailed against the tide from mooring to an early lunchtime anchorage opposite Trinity container terminal.  Then, continued around Shotley point, and down the Stour.  Then, taking the ebb out through Harwich harbour, resorted to engine for the first time, returning to the Orwell.  Motored up to Collimer Point, and then sailed most of the way back against the tide.
Total distance for season, now 147.8nm.