Mon 3 Jul
Our journey began over a week ago by using the winds to sail the seas. The moon has also played a large role in where we went and stayed. The current waxing crescent moon shifts the tides from a springs phase to neaps – less rise and fall, less tidal flows.
The moon and sun both pull our seas towards them. When aligned (full/new) this gives springs and 7 days later a sideways pull gives neaps. Note- Water on the opposite side of the bulges because of the earth spinning and centrifugal force. So we have two high tides and two low tides – guaranteed every day.
Today we just took time out at anchor and watched the world go by. Ships out on manoeuvres came from the UK, Portugal, Germany, Norway and Denmark. Support vessels and frigates back and forth all day.
Our Zeus navigational system can be controlled on a smartphone. Yes that’s right. Once a connection was made, the phone could set a course and then direct LA to follow the route.
Time to go ashore for some exercise so the dinghy was launched and the rising tide was helpful to the oarsman rowing the half mile to shore.
Cawsands beach and the ferry came round the headland from Plymouth. And it ran straight onto the shore and stopped to let passengers disembark. Then into reverse and back to sea minutes later.
A very restful day at anchor as the tide gently rose and fell (twice). The moon appeared at sunset just to remind us of the strength and effect of planetary forces on our daily lives.
Until tomorrow “good night” zzzzz
Experience Sailing 