Two good days

Strong winds and brisk tides gave fast passages - when the team used the two together. Tuesday afternoon saw Cadenza working the strong southerly against the ebb through the Needles channel, successfully picking up a mooring off Yarmouth.

Wednesday brought gusts to F7, and some fun trying to moor off Calshot. Here the boathook decided to go swimming. Then we crossed to Osborne bay to anchor and enjoy the view.
We ended the day in Cowes, showering,replacing the boathook and admiring a gathering of classic boats.
Pictures will appear when comms permit.

Off to Hurst

Breakfast: bacon sandwiches and hot chocolate. Today 's mission is to visit Burst Castle by dinghy, then anchor off Yarmouth for the night.

Off Beaulieu

After a brisk sail into southwest force 4 winds, Cadenza is now approaching the Beaulieu river. The plan is to anchor overnight. The menu: sausage and mash with chicken stock gravy.

Strong winds

The strong winds continue today (Sun) so we decided against making for Bembridge on the IoW. We now plan to start the venture from Itchenor on Monday morning, making for Beaulieu.

Brough at the helm

Off watch

Setting off

Today the team completed their training phase, and met their assessor for the first time. Next meeting will be at sea off Cowes on Monday.