Thu 30 Jun
Plan A was to motor to the refuelling pontoon and then return to a new anchorage at Sark (Dixcart cove)
Details of the passage plan from Sark to Guernsey can to be broken down into 6 parts
- Navigation out of anchorage
- Moving against tide to round L’Etac
- Moving across tide towards south cardinal
- Moving with tide in Little Russel
- Avoiding other vessels
- Arrival and depths at pontoon
12NM and 2 hours later we arrived at St Peters Port. A flotilla of yachts classic yachts were sailing across the entrance and red traffic lights gave warning of an imminent departure – Condor ferry
Safely avoided all these and attached LA to the fuel pontoon in 2.8m depth below keel (falling). Self service with the pumps high up on the quayside.
Plan A amendment and we decided to spend 24 hours here in the bustling marina. Perhaps 5 days of constant rocking at anchor? We were escorted by the harbour master to a quiet pontoon. Our neighbours included an American 70′ Y7 yacht and a Border Force vessel. Introductions followed and everyone seems friendly.
Going ashore was so easy; dinghy across a 20m gap to tie up onto the next pontoon and then a short walk straight ashore. St Peters Port was so busy compared with Sark and there were even cars on the road!
Returned to the pontoon and the classic yachts seen earlier had all returned to their berth opposite ours.
Fishing boats, ferry boats, ambulance boats, yachts, dinghies, Border Force and a plethora of vessels were returning to the marina. The sights and sounds attract sailors from far and wide and all have a story (yarn) to tell.
The highlight of the day was a beautifully prepared kedgeree and a ‘fruity’ white wine. And we could reflect on a lovely day as groups of corporate clients were being shown around the classic yachts.
Full tanks and no rocking Until tomorrow “good night” zzzzz
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