ABC Sailing

All sailing boats should have tell tales. Blue over Yellow is recommended.

Stowaway.

Sunset over Portsmouth viewed from close to the Chichester Bar.

The Westerly Owners Association asked me to do two talks and discussions about sailing round Britain. I was happy to help and then afterwards they kindly asked me to nominate a charity so they could make a donation. I chose the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek because they need to feed the seals and they have no tourist income. https://www.facebook.com/officialcornishsealsanctuary/

A talk and discussion is being held on zoom on April 17th 2020 at 7.30 pm. Join us with this ID and password and find out about sailing round Britain in a yacht. There is a short slide show and then it is question and answer. Meeting ID: 200 774 250. Password: 504688

I thought I might put a few photos up of harbours. This is St. Ives. Land's End is not too scary a headland, the Lizard is worse, just keep well off the dangers if there is a moderate or rough sea. Once into St. Ives, things are not ideal because the swell is so great. On the quay you are on a roller coaster, better out in the bay in many ways where you can rock up and down with a snubbed anchor. On the other hand the town is still lovely despite being a tourist trap. It retains an artistic temperament as well as a Cornish character. If you find yourself in very settled weather you can take the inner passage and pass Black Knight rock as shown.

From Hayling Island beach, looking out to the Isle of Wight.