Thursday 25th April 2024
0000 hrs
Lat: 50° 45.70'N Long: 001° 17.67'W
0705 hrs
Cast off from the quay. The crew had been advised that we were leaving early, but still managed to go ashore to use the facilities and got back on time, just.
1200 hrs
Lat: 50° 37.62'N Long: 001° 43.28'W
Having made good time running on over the bay with both the main and mizzen well out and preventors deployed. The watch on deck were informed that we would be entering the Solent via the north passage, to dodge some of the tide, and get a good look at Hurst Point.
In a big boat it looked like we were going to ram the beach, lets not mention the poorly marked pots! Eventually we changed course by 90° and were running parallel to the beach with the wind building. With one reef in the mizzen, a full main and the jib hoisted we were charging along at about 8 knots.
Passing Hurst Point we noticed a catamaran to port that was exiting the Solent and was either asleep or looking at their phone. Lauren, on the helm, let go with five blasts on the horn as both vessels were travelling at speed had a huge grin on her face.
Vince came forward and reported that we were recording a F7, wind against tide would be interesting, but we were still making 7 knots over the round. Things were brisk!
1650 hrs
All tied fast back at Cowes Yacht Haven. As we were entering Cowes I noticed a World War II Spitfire overhead.
All times are UTC.
| Underway | Distance NM |
Avg SOG knots |
Max SOG knots |
Night Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day: | 9h 45m | 59.00 | 10.00 | 17.00 | 0h 00m |
| Trip: | 18h 51m | 129.50 | 3.80 | 17.00 | 0h 00m |
| Year: | 31h 26m | 140.00 | 3.84 | 17.00 | 0h 00m |
Crew: Constantinos, Lauren, Glyn, Katie, Willoughby, Vince, Sandy and the school crew.
Sunrise: 0425 hrs Sunset: 1950 hrs
Weather: Forecast valid from: 01:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 25 Apr 2024 until 01:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 26 Apr 2024
Dover, Wight, Portland
Variable 2 or 3, becoming west or southwest 4 to 6 for a time. Smooth or slight, occasionally moderate in Dover and Wight. Showers. Good, occasionally moderate.
© Met Office Synoptic Chart 24/04/2024
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