Cawsand-Salcombe-Starcross
(route http://www.a-trip.com/tracks/view/112008 )
After 122 nights aboard and 2,687 miles over the ground, we're home. The final mooring (Misty's residence) was one of the trickiest: firstly, I couldn't find my mooring because I don't recognise the spot now there are so many boats on the water; then, the pick-up buoy had sunk! Landfall, i.e. setting foot ashore, was this morning. A lot of clothes are going through the washing machine now.
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| Final leg - into the Exe, passing Exmouth |
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| First day - east across Lyme Bay |
Sailing gives wonderful contrasts: leaving on 19th April, we wore five or more layers, had goose pimples, and we raced along with just a furled genoa; returning four months later, we had t-shirts or less, very sunburnt noses, and Misty moved gently with goose-winged cruising chute. I love both, and can't wait for another trip.
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| Last day - east across Torbay |
Thank you to everyone who has come along as long-suffering crew. You've taught me lots and, though I make plenty of mistakes, I reckon most sailors always will!
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