Monday 7th August 2023
0700 hrs
We were getting well practiced at getting up early.
Cast off from the mooring and motored up river to turn Prolific, giving a good view of the commercial docks. On our return down river a Mexican Wave was performed for Rhona II.
0900 hrs
Out at sea and the sails hoisted, the plan was to take Prolific past Berry Head, over Tor Bay and into Anstey’s Cove. Dinner in the cove then back to Brixham after sunset.
1300 hrs
Crossing Tor Bay and enjoying being in waters that I have sailed before in both Aphrodite and my old boat.
1800 hrs
I was given the helm to get the boat anchored - this could be interesting as I've never helmed at slow speed in an anchorage at slow speed with other boats about – no pressure!
With Prolific safely at anchor we eat supper and chill out for a while waiting for sun set.
2000 hrs
Just as the sun set with the last of the light we raised the anchor and motored across the bay back to Brixham then tied up Prolific in the dark.
2230 hrs
Lights out and sleep before the crew leave in the morning.
All times are UTC.
| Underway | Distance | Avg SOG |
Max SOG |
Night Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day: | 14h 15m | 71 | 4.90 | 7.00 | 2h 00m |
| Trip: | 33h 55m | 187 | 5.66 | 9.00 | 2h 00m |
Crew: Andy Brown (Skipper), Lauren, Josh, Glyn, Robert L, Jack O, Sandy Garrity and MACS crew.
Sunrise: 0452 hrs Sunset: 1955 hrs
Weather: Issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, at 00:15 (UTC+1) on Mon 7 Aug 2023
The shipping forecast issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, at 00:15 (UTC+1) on Mon 7 Aug 2023 for the period 01:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 7 Aug 2023 to 01:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 8 Aug 2023.
Dover, Wight, Portland, Plymouth
West or northwest 3 to 5, occasionally 6 in Dover. Slight, occasionally moderate. Fair. Good
© Met Office Synoptic Chart 07/08/2023