What a difference a day makes, no more than a gentle breeze and glorious sunshine. The Germans finally managed to dry off some of their sailing gear before setting course for home whilst the Royal Blyth Yacht Club made a mass exodus towards Hartlepool for a special club event and party. We made our exit for Amble at the sensible time of 11:00 hrs with a good window for getting over the narrow cill into the marina. We tried sailing but the available wind was too flukey and we had to resort to the engine again to make any progress.
Soon we were approaching Coquet Island at the entrance to Amble and right on cue a circus of puffins took flight easily identified by their clown-like faces. Coquet Island is an RSPB bird reserve and is also well known for its Terns especially the rare Roseate Tern. Most of the area is an SSSI and quite a stark contrast to Blyth only 15 miles to the south with its prominent aluminium smelting plant.
Amble and Warkworth are well worth a visit and the marina a tranquil and quality place to stay.
Soon we were approaching Coquet Island at the entrance to Amble and right on cue a circus of puffins took flight easily identified by their clown-like faces. Coquet Island is an RSPB bird reserve and is also well known for its Terns especially the rare Roseate Tern. Most of the area is an SSSI and quite a stark contrast to Blyth only 15 miles to the south with its prominent aluminium smelting plant.
Amble and Warkworth are well worth a visit and the marina a tranquil and quality place to stay.
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