Breaking the Tape

09Oct13

With the progression of Autumn and the turning weather, along with our need for the skills of some local craftsmen, we decided to stay put; terminate the season's passage and begin the process of preparing the boat for the Winter packing away sails and clearing the deck. Well that was the plan.

However, our decision to stay was coloured by multiple comments of serious exposure to Winter storms, so when the recent spell of fair weather arrived we jumped at the chance to head a little further east – the delights of Chesil Beach was not enough. Sails and lines were quickly re-fitted and we left just before first light for Yarmouth IoW where we had negotiated a Winter hard-standing deal. With a positive tide and over 10kts SOG we where soon through the lively waters of the Hurst narrows and into the Solent. By mooring at Yarmouth we had also completed our 'lap' following our initial sail out of Lymington as new and proud owners. Here we will prepare for our next 'adventure' and hopefully decide to head somewhere warmer and a little more exotic.