Across The Channel at last !

Thursday morning saw us up early at just before four o clock so that Sue could make a final check of the weather and Yes, it looked good to head across channel as we had hoped.
Leaving the Dart at five we headed off towards Guernsey and with the steady north easterly wind we had we were able to sail as far as the Channel Light Vessel which is a light ship in the middle of the Channel. This is sited on what can only be described as a marine duel carriageway with the light ship marking the central reservation. We had a lot of shipping on the first side but the up channel side was quite quiet. Beyond that the wind virtually disappeared so we motor sailed the last half of the trip arriving at St Peter Port at just after five. As we approached the harbour we were greeted by a sight of the Arcadia cruise ship which was anchored off as we approached her being carried along by the tide at up to ten knots. Twelve hours to travel 72 miles so an average of about 6 knots. We were pleased with that.
We slept well on Thursday night after entering the marina and tying up. We had had a meal while waiting for the sill of the marina to cover and allow our access.
Friday was spent doing the inevitable shopping and having a lovely walk along the coast of Guernsey in the afternoon, in the sunshine. Tomorrow our friends should arrive and we should all start a cruise in company around the islands and beyond.




Half Time in St Peter Port