The next few days

A couple of days was enjoyed in Granville where we were treated to continuing superb weather, blue skys, sunshine and very little wind. Granville is quite a pleasant town to wile away the time although Sue was devastated to find that the ice cream parlour that had been recommended had closed. A G & T back on board was the only way that I could console her.

After two days here we all headed off to St Helier on Jersey. No wind to speak of so on with the iron topsail again (engine). We arrived just as the marina opened and went straight in to our berths.

After a couple of days in Jersey at St Helier marina we decided to head to St Peter Port on Guernsey. Not only did this give us more choice as to where to head next but we actually prefer St Peter Port to St Helier. It has a more compact friendly feel to it, St Helier is a little too large and busy for us.

This passage gave us the opportunity again to play 'chicken' with the high speed catamarans who ply their trade in the area. Travelling at up to 40 knots (nearly fifty mph) they thunder their way across the water causing havoc with small boats in their way. We all survived !!

Eonmor being chased.......she missed

Once more we had flat calm seas for our passage of about six hours and reached the marina t Guernsey in ample time for the sill to cover and allow our entrance. Once tied up we headed for the local, excellent fish and chip shop and carried copious quantities back for the four boats crews to enjoy along with the compulsory drinks. We had expected to be left in St Peter Port by the other boats in the group on Friday but they changed their plans and now plan to depart at 02.00 on Saturday morning to ensure arrival back in Devon on daylight. We have the luxury of staying on and have decided (at the moment) to spend a few more days on Guernsey but watching the weather forecasts carefully.