England
Gins.pt
Tue 22 Jun 2010 16:39
Last night just after midnight we were at berth in
the Sutton Harbour Marina in the center of Plymouth having crossed the
distance of 1300 nautical miles. We had a small celebration with Champagne
and chips. Klara and Marc finally relaxed after several days of tension for not
being sure they can meet their private and business obligations if the
arrival had been be a day or 2 later. They left this morning at 8 am
to catch the morning trains to London. Both were an excellent help during the
crossing and retained positive spirit despite very discouraging wind
forecasts.
After refueling (660 liters) this morning I
continued towards GIN'S
temporary berth in Sovereign Harbour Marina near
Eastbourne. The 210
miles I will do in two days, as I am going on
anchor during the night in
the Poole Harbour near Bournemouth. The wind is
again too weak to sail and I am running under motor and the help of currents.
For some periods the current is 3,7 knots strong (on the open sea), so I reach
the speed over ground of 11,4 knots. I will be at the destination
well before the estimated time of arrival.
Early to bed as I want to start tomorrow at
4:30 to be in the marina still at daylight.
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