Geordie Shore

An early wake up call, through the last bridge and out of Whitby before the sunrise. Passage plan: pass through pier heads, turn left and steer NW (a bit more detailed but you get the idea). The wind, if and when it appeared, would again be on the nose and we prepared for yet another day of motoring. However, not long after sunrise the wind started to build and a favourable F3/F4 developed along with some welcome sunshine. Every scrap of canvas went up and close hauled we more or less managed to hold course with only a couple of tacks; the wind held good until we passed the Tyne entrance at Newcastle where the swell was horrendous and confused, all-in-all though an enjoyable sail.