Thu 2 Jul Final reflections
Departure
Sailing
Arrival / Anchorage
IRL (In Real Life)
Distance NM
A million miles away
Max wind / Sea state
Shipping forecast
(Lyme Regis to Lands End including the Isles of Scilly)
Strong winds are forecast
WIND
West or southwest 4 to 6 veering northwest 3 to 5, then north 2 to 4 later.
SEA STATE
Slight or moderate in east, moderate throughout in west.
WEATHER
Occasional rain or drizzle at first, fog patches at first in far west.
VISIBILITY
Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first, but occasionally very poor at first in far west.
Sailing conditions
P.S. Land Sickness
(mal de débarquement)
There is no movement underfoot now. Yet, the senses are still reeling from two weeks of constant motion, and the muscles still instinctively tense to balance against the high seas. Even the brain is struggling to readjust; to my eyes, the solid ground still appears to move.
The journey may be over, but the sea isn’t quite done with us yet.
AI advice:-
Give it 24 to 48 hours. Your brain is incredibly adaptable; it just needs a moment to remember how to handle a world that doesn’t rock.
Welcome back to terra firma!
Daytime yarn / experience
A summary of the fortnight cruise created by Ai follows :-
The 2026 voyage of the yacht Liquid Asset was a journey of contrast, ranging from the shrouded advection fog of Dartmouth to the sun-drenched turquoise waters of Kynance Cove.
Helmed by two RYA Yachtmasters with decades of experience, the crew successfully navigated challenging Atlantic squalls and Force 6 conditions during their crossing to the Isles of Scilly. The blog highlights how meticulous planning often meets unpredictable reality, requiring the crew to negotiate Traffic Separation Schemes with large cargo ships or perform traditional running fixes using classic geometry.
The crew balanced technical sailing manoeuvres, such as ferry gliding onto pontoons and constant reefing, with the cultural highlights of coastal towns like Mevagissey during its bustling Feast Week.
Throughout the trip, a daily knot quiz engaged younger readers, teaching essential skills like the bowline and the sheet bend.
Ultimately, the voyage demonstrated that while modern mobile technology has simplified documentation, the “potent power” of the sea continues to offer a unique space for reflection away from the constant connectivity of the internet.
Children’s section
The children’s section was a popular addition to this blog, and for good reason. The experience of sailing offers so much, and the process of learning its ropes is incredibly rewarding.
Above all, sailing takes us back to Nature and the raw power of the sea. In a world full of screens, it demands your full attention, your muscles, and your senses. Our hope is that future generations will continue to seek out and enjoy this physical activity above all else—discovering the timeless joy of working with the wind, rather than just watching it from a screen.
Thank you
Lessons learned
As we wrap up, a quick look behind the curtain: almost this entire blog was captured, edited, and published from a single mobile phone. If you noticed some crackling in the video audio, that was courtesy of the heavy-duty waterproof pouch keeping the phone safe from rogue waves and going overboard!
The writing process was remarkably raw. Only one daily section used AI, generated from a simple four-word prompt (“Yesterday’s knot was xxxx”), while the rest of the text was only lightly edited for grammar and context. Even with a couple of total signal blackouts at Kynance Cove and the Helford, modern technology proved itself indispensable—both for keeping us safe on the water and allowing us to share what it’s like to sail the 46-foot Liquid Asset.
Thank you for following along!
Quote
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.”
Robert Frost
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