We have travelled quite a way over the last few days, having left Peel at 2.30am on Monday morning. After a slow start in pitch darkness we were pleased to pass the calf of Man at first light
After an uneventful motor sail we felt relieved to arrive in Holyhead by teatime.
It is not until you visit Holyhead that you realise how massive the breakwater actually is. It took several years to build, is over a mile long and took the lives of 40 workmen. We decided to stay in the marina for the night but were shocked to discover that the marina no longer exists, having been destroyed during winter storms at the beginning of the year. We were fortunate therefore to be able to pick up a buoy at the Holyhead Sailing Club. I am pleased to say that the marina is currently being rebuilt and should reopen by next year
My brother Mal was very pleased to discover that the Sailing Club sold Black Sheep beer and so he was able to introduce me to this delicious beverage.
After a day of reflection we have today sailed the relatively short distance to Conway past the Great Orme, where we are going to stay for a couple of days in order to enjoy a small family reunion before the trip down the Menai Straits.
This is a picture of The Great Orme
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