Hamble-Cowes-Chichester Hbr-Totland Bay-Poole-Studland-Cherbourg-Starcross
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With new rigging and new Furlex for genoa, plus Anna aboard, we had a leisurely few days in beautiful late summer warmth, visiting some old favourites in the Solent and Poole. Then, a quick sail to Cherbourg for plonk and smelly cheese, before returning home. I cut short plans for Channel Isles as forecast was for light winds - better I reckon to take advantage of remaining F.4/5 rather than travel 90 miles with engine. Perhaps there'll be another chance between shore-bound commitments, but as evenings draw in, it is sad to realise there are only a few weeks till the end of another wonderful sailing season.
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| Mast comes off for re-rig |
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| Beached for a clean at East Head, Chichester |
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| Tranquil anchorage at Totland Bay, IoW |
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| Past the Needles en route to Poole.... |
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| and busy squirrels on Brownsea Island |
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| Fine Swedish vessel in Cherbourg |
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| Oriana (I think) came in as we left Cherbourg |
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| Perfect sailing broad reach back to the Exe |
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| Nearly home.. |
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