As those who managed to follow us on the various trackers saw, we had a very quick trip back from Camaret. This was in part due to a quirk of the tides that meant that we started with the beginning of the Northerly tide from Brest and managed to hold it for around 10 hours – that meant that we travelled fast enough to keep up with the tide as it moved NE across the channel. This was of course helped by a lovely large engine and a favourable wind, all making for an average speed of around 10kn for the first 7 or so hours. After that the wind became lighter and the weather forecasts proved to be overly pessimistic (thankfully). We then managed to catch the tail end of the favourable tide from the Needles and up the Solent. All of which meant that at around 15:30 on Wed 20 Oct we enter Haslar Marina and brought Valent back to her new home.
Many thanks to Richard and Sam the PYD skipper and mate who ensured that the trip was safe and enjoyable.
Now we just need to learn how to run and operate the boat on our own as a family. No pressure then!
Lovely to see the boat is home! Loved the pics of the dolphins too!
Welcome back. Sounds like you had a great trip back. Good luck with your family sailing.
We had a brilliant 7 weeks getting to know Escapade in lots of conditions and are now safeLy back in Ipswich, working our way through the jobs list….it never goes away!!
Your trip on Valent sounds amazing. Sure your family trip will be even more so. Glad you’re home safely.
Glad that you’re back – I think! 😍
Welcome back! Sounds like a fun journey. Should be a great adventure with the family.
Congratulations on your first massive trip on Valent, great to see you back safe and sound with your new challenge.
Lovely to have you back and I’m sure you will all get the hang of it. It’s been a riveting read.
Welcome home 😁