Brighton 3 Days
02/09/06 11:20 Filed in: UK
My early diversion to Brighton yesterday due to deteriorating weather proved a good call. Force 8 winds were recorded at Brighton marina with lots of spectacular wave splash over the main breakwater.
No chance of going anywhere today so had a walk along the sea cliffs at Newhaven before heading into Brighton for a pizza and a film. One about an American yacht crew who all jump over the side for a swim only to discover they forgot to deploy a ladder and now can't get back on board. A clear take on the recent "Dead Calm" but not as frighteningly believable.
Sunday proved no better weather wise so another leisurely day this time visiting Lewes for a nice lunch and walkabout. A very pretty town.
Back on board Sunday night with a view to leaving on Monday but although the weather has moderated the prospect of a passage directly to windward is unattractive and not attempted. My scheduled haul-out in Dartmouth on Wednesday is now looking distinctly dodgy.
Spend another night in Newhaven.
No chance of going anywhere today so had a walk along the sea cliffs at Newhaven before heading into Brighton for a pizza and a film. One about an American yacht crew who all jump over the side for a swim only to discover they forgot to deploy a ladder and now can't get back on board. A clear take on the recent "Dead Calm" but not as frighteningly believable.
Sunday proved no better weather wise so another leisurely day this time visiting Lewes for a nice lunch and walkabout. A very pretty town.
Back on board Sunday night with a view to leaving on Monday but although the weather has moderated the prospect of a passage directly to windward is unattractive and not attempted. My scheduled haul-out in Dartmouth on Wednesday is now looking distinctly dodgy.
Spend another night in Newhaven.