Set off from royal quays at about 1pm, the wind was stiff but from the south so pushing me in the right direction. The waves were pretty much from behind too, very large n scary, they try to steer the boat for you so for the whole sail i was on edge.
Then there was a fishing boat wiv a geezer waving his fluorescent jacket off the front. I thought he must be in trouble so steered over - turned out he was fishing salmon with drift nets and I was on a collision course with nets. So once I twigged started up engine and headed south for a bit.
Other than that it was fairly straightforward, downwind with just foresail up. Tho' I was a bit stressed the whole sail (scary big waves) it only took 3 hrs so i'm not worn out and fancy going to Amble tomorrer, 13NM away.
Blyth harbour in a sou' sou' easterly
The sailing people here (royal northumberland yacht club) are dead friendly and as it is a racing night i had food as well as beer. WiFi that works too.
Hi Nick I had a quick look at google maps, there is a very smaii island about 1km offshore, just before you hang a left into the river at Amble...only looks 200m x 400m with 1 building & a helipad....mysterious or what?
ReplyDeleteThe building and helipad are probly the lighthouse:-)
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Coquet Island. It's a RSPB bird sanctuary. Pretty sure it's guided visits only.
ReplyDeleteHi Nick, I'm still here (Amble), wifie doesn't like big green wet stuff coming over the side or red bits in the iw forecast. You should be able to cut inside Coquet with your draft, trusty tablet and the wind on your quarter ... if you wish.
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Ey-up aimed for Amble today, turned back at Newbiggin Ness 'cos of strong wind and waves from North, sensible wifie:-)
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