You do not want to be out there in force 6. Strong westerlies were showing up red on the synoptic chart.
The winds were whistling through the shrouds and wavelets raced across the sheltered waters of the River Dart. There was no sailing today – we were in a safe place.
Coleton Fishacre
The property is part of the National Trust and sits high up on the hill with stunning views out to sea.
Built out of local stone and in the style of arts and crafts, it has many interesting features and rooms with a view.
The magnificent Saloon is full of drama. You walk into the room and onto a landing which creates a stage effect. Imagine arriving at a party and the pianist playing music in the background.
Don’t imagine, we arrived as a musician began to play:-
So we sat in a comfortable settee, closed our eyes and drifted back to 1926.
Loggia
The room for eating al fresco with an open side looking out over the gardens.
We spent the afternoon back in Dartmouth before settling down, eating al fresco and listening to the music of Ivor Novello.
Meals at sea are generally prepared on board using the gas cooker and oven. We have some delicious reserve meals in the freezer (thanks Annie). Finally, there are rare occasions to dine out in local eateries. As always, the diet starts tomorrow.
Editor
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We have an ambition to get West this year, but getting past Start Point against strong westerlies is not easy, not impossible, but not easy. We need to work with Nature and use our experience to make it happen. The conditions tomorrow are exactly the same as on Friday. Our moon is a waxing crescent (65%) and so we have neap tidal flows running west from 07:30 until 12:30.
Will we get beyond Start Point on the second attempt?
Navigator
Experience Sailing 