Set off for the 12NM leisurely sail to Amble at 11am in light winds and smooth seas and was working out contingencies for not making much progress. Then the wind picked up a bit as did the waves, both from the north. Then as i was trying to get past Newbiggin Ness the waves got many white crests and the boat was crashing into the valleys, by now i was on two reefs and still not managing to keep the boat level. It was 14.30 and I'd only done a quarter of the trip, if the wind had increased any more then i'd be a bit out of control, so, decided to turn back. Once on a run everything quietened down and, of course, I questioned my decision. But by that time i'd travelled back a distance that would take ages to regain against the wind and sea.
Went into town and had a curry
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