Dartmouth to Weymouth
23/05/06 16:30 Filed in: UK
Weather forecast SW 5-7 but wind charts indicate that wind should be around F5 in Lyme bay. Left Darthaven at 07:00. Made good progress with winds averaging F6 but stronger later. Cloudy with periods of heavy rain throughout the day. Seas moderate becoming rough.
Sailed with staysail and three reefs in the main for most of the day with 2 reefs from time to time. Wind eased in the shelter of Portland Bill but increased again when clear with torrential rain for the last hour.
Very bouncy off Weymouth harbour dropping sails and preparing for berthing.
Berthed at Cove Quay on the south side of Weymouth harbour.
Total logged 61.1 miles in 11.5 hours.
Sailed with staysail and three reefs in the main for most of the day with 2 reefs from time to time. Wind eased in the shelter of Portland Bill but increased again when clear with torrential rain for the last hour.
Very bouncy off Weymouth harbour dropping sails and preparing for berthing.
Berthed at Cove Quay on the south side of Weymouth harbour.
Total logged 61.1 miles in 11.5 hours.