Dover to Sovereign Harbour

A relatively early start and it looks like there may be a good days sailing in prospect.

Take bunkers in Dover at a price of £0.55p per litre. The cheapest I have ever got in the UK.

Dover Marina are very efficient in opening the gate for me and I settle up after a longish stay. Good tariff and helpful staff. I like Dover marina.

Around Dungeness the wind veers and it is clear it will be a very long time to Sovereign harbour unless the motor is deployed. This is duly done and a reasonably fast if uncomfortable passage ensues. I dislike reverting to the motor if sailing conditions deteriorate but motoring is preferable to extended passage times against a foul tide.

Sovereign harbour locking and subsequent berthing are achieved with minimal fuss in complete contrast to last time here. Nothing like a trip through Holland to hone ones locking skills.