Lymington to Chichester to Littlehampton

21st, 22nd April
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After a good sleep following exhausting rounds of poker lessons from George, we left Lymington on Saturday morning and drifted with the tide across serenely calm Solent to Cowes. There we managed to rendezvous with Paul H. and dodge the busy racing boats that bustled back and forth, and moor efficiently beneath the very experienced gaze of folk in the Island Cruising Club. Lots of canons and hooters for yacht races, too; plus special canon effects for HM's birthday, I'm told.

Increasing wind took us briskly on to anchor at dusk, off East Head in Chichester Harbour.

Today, Sunday, we have enjoyed another comfortable sail to Littlehampton; cruising chute was a colourful splash against a fine blue sky. The amazingly friendly and welcoming Arun Yacht Club has provided a pontoon mooring and showers; and we enjoyed the beer and happy family lunchtime atmosphere. (Thank you A.Y.C.!)

The forecast is less rosy for tomorrow but Littlehampton seems a comfortable and interesting place, and the signposting insistently points us to the museum!