After a week at home the return to Calismarde was a journey of tense anticipation mixed with apprehension at the thought of passing the mighty Portland Sound en route to Poole
Vitalised by a fresh crew and a few beers we set off bright and early from wonderful Torquay to cross Lyme Bay
The passing of Portland Bill proved to be a non event despite the skippers anxieties
However..... the journey was very long but largely uneventful thanks to the influence of my new professional crew mate and despite the traumas of entering Poole harbour at night with ferries bearing down on us
We picked up a mooring for the night just off Brownsea Island and set off this morning on the short journey to Yarmouth Isle of Wight
All went well until we reached the Needles when the skippers lack of preparation was revealed.
The 4.5 knot adverse tide meant that our journey was very slow and thankfully the crew was happy to look at the Needles for a couple of hours as we slowly made our way up the Solent
We were pleased to arrive safely in Yarmouth and the crew thoroughly enjoyed a drink with the rich members of Royal Solent Yacht Club
Tomorrow Portsmouth beckons
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