Saturday, October 19, 2019

Saturday 19th October, 2019


We woke early as we usually do these days, probably because we go to bed to read at 8:30-ish and then fall asleep at 9. (Our daytimes are, of course, driven by daylight hours which are getting shorter and shorter.)  Anyway, we had planned to leave at 10am, but since we were up and about with not much to do, we set off just after 9am. 

Winds were light again – 3-7 knots from the port bow and we motored most of the way and motor-sailed towards the end.  We had planned to anchor in the bay, but 25 knots winds from the NE are in the forecast, which would have made that anchorage not much fun.   So we elected to take a slip at Herring Harbour South, 38’ 43’.582N 076° 32’.549W, arriving at about 3pm.  We filled up with fuel and docked about 3:30pm. 

It’s a huge, luxury resort, but their off season rates are pretty cheap so we’re happy to be here.  We did laundry, head maintenance, etc. and then settled in for the night with full fuel tanks, unlimited water and an electric heater if we need it.  I doubt we will, but it was pretty cold last night. 

The good news is that the rudder and dinghy repairs are holding up, and Ron’s laptop hasn’t crashed yet.  (Did I really say that!)

The even better news is that I just read Boris lost his vote and sent a letter to the EU asking for an extension.  Let’s hope the EU do the right thing and grant it!

Ships Log: 6977.9, Trip: 28.7, Trip Total: 391.9

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