Together again and ready to enjoy 2 months cruising the local grounds and enjoying an English Summer. South coast, sunshine, what was there n0t to enjoy? Short answer, Jupiter & Zeus had not got the memo (or maybe we had used up their largesse with the kind weather for our Atlantic crossings). Sunshine has been in short supply so far and the temperature has been persistently below 20 degrees C. As for rain, we have seen plenty.
After a quick chat the girls said that they would like to revisit Helford and the Isles of Scilly. Quick decision, let’s set off, go overnight and get the distance in. Highlight of that first night at sea, on nearly the longest day of the year was the most amazing sunset. Possibly the best I have ever seen. The shot below has no filters, adjustments or editing. It is exactly as it was.
Next morning found us motoring in the vicinity of Plymouth, with warships of many nationalities visual and on the radio. The wind had dropped, the day was pleasant and we decided to give the harbour master on the Yealm a quick call. Our luck was in, they had a single mooring that could accommodate us, and yes it would be free later that morning. Without further ado we set course for the Yealm and after a very careful entrance over the bar picked up our reserved buoy. The Yealm is truly beautiful. Lovely pubs and great walks. In the evening there was local yacht racing in Devon Yawls. They just about managed to complete the race before the wind went and they needed to be towed home. We spent an enjoyable 3 nights in the Yealm before leaving for Plymouth.
We were booked into the Queen Anne’s Battery Marina to allow us to leave Valent and go to the wedding of my god daughter (Kat & Dan). Amazingly the sun shone, the weather was almost warm and a thoroughly enjoyable wedding was enjoyed by all.
A quick detour to Lyme Regis (by car) on the way back from the wedding allowed for some fossil hunting and HUGE ice creams.
Back to Plymouth and then we had a few days to fill before we were due in to Falmouth. A quick call and Fowey was our destination. Another lovely place, 1 day of beautiful weather followed by torrential rain.
Following Fowey, Falmouth and the Helford would be our next two stops. But that is all for Part 2.
Still having adventures! Hope WWaye isn’t too boring, everyone is looking forward to hearing all about it, I can feel a few parties approaching