No track today, but some photos. Arrived at the boat with Sally, Gilly, Mark & Kris, only to find that the lock mechanism to the cabin had broken, leaving us locked out. We still managed a sail, though but I was unable to access any electrics. I would guess at about 5nm. The inshore forecast was F5-7, gusting F8 at first. As with yesterday, things weren't that bad up the Orwell, and we motored our way up towards the Orwell bridge for a bite of lunch, and then, with reefed main jib and mizzen, we had a splendid run downstream almost as far as Levington. Winds were very variable, and the gusts needed careful handling. Must have hit speeds of at least 6 knots - pity there was no GPS to prove it. Then motored back to base, and had a pleasant birthday meal in honour of the Captain, in the Butt & Oyster.
I'm guessing 5nm, probably more, so the season's total now stands at 200.2nm.
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| Captain's wife makes a rare but welcome appearance |
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| motoring back to the mooring |
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| view of Butt & Oyster spoilt by some bloke in the foreground... |
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| the closest I'll ever get to a trapeze! |
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