St Mary's

Starcross Fair Log
Ross Wilson
Wed 8 Jun 2011 14:30
Monday 06/06/11
2000 Position 49:54.3N  06:16.7W
Distance run Falmouth - St Mary's via Helford River: 77NM
1200UT Temperatures: Air 18, Sea ?
Intention: to sail to Milford Haven on 8 June
 
Sunday was spent on yacht maintenance and preparation for the onward journey.  After the arrival of our new crew member (Jamie Isaac) and eating a wholesome fish supper, we departed in the early evening for Helford River and were secure on a visitor's mooring at sunset.
 
The following morning (Monday 6th) we slipped at 0700 local and headed south round the Lizard, and then shaped a course for St Mary's in the Scillies.  We had a good passage with lovely sunny weather in a cold north westerly backing westerly as we reached the islands, and picked up a visitor's mooring as the sun set.  The chicken curry expertly prepared by Tom completed an enjoyable day.
 
After a welcome lie-in and a visit by a cheerful and helpful harbour representative, we inflated the dinghy and headed ashore.  The harbour facilities are first class, with the showers achieving a rare 100% satisfaction rating.  We had a fabulous lunch at Julia's, a short distance from the harbour, and walked it off with a ramble round the island (it was too cold for a swim!).  Back aboard, the dinghy was re-packed and another enjoyable day ended with beans on toast expertly prepared by Jamie.  By this time we were experiencing 30 - 35 knot winds as a low passed to the west and we settled in for a bumpy night.