Totnes-Dartmouth-Falmouth-Milford Haven
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Misty has been sold! I'd agreed to deliver her to new owners in South Wales and, after lots of delays, weeping and gnashing of teeth (soul-searching, rebirth, sleeplessness, bittersweet relief and the rest) sailed her from Devon to a new home in Milford Haven.
After late evening departure from Totnes I motored downriver to reach Dartmouth on a dark and silent night.
Waiting to leave Totnes |
Running briskly under genoa.... |
...passing Eddystone lighthouse |
Towards the Lizard....and.... |
....passed Land's End |
The Bristol Channel seems especially wide when the night is cold and there is not a soul in sight. Just the occasional fishing vessel reminds you of man, and leaves you admiring the hard life led by fishing folk. Single-handed nights are long and icy, and dawn comes with uplifting brightness. By 11 o'clock, and into Milford Haven, I'd covered nearly 150 miles in 26 hours. The sun came out too.
Entering Misty's new home |
After handing her over to friendly new owners, 'Misty' is out of my life. Time to find a successor.
Thank you to everyone who has sailed with me on Misty over the past four years. You have taught me a lot and, although sailors are always learning or trying to learn, I probably make fewer mistakes nowadays - and I hope you can believe that!
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ReplyDeleteFascinating to come across this and read about your adventures with Misty. I am happy to say I am now the proud owner of Misty after purchasing her in Milford Haven in 2024 and relocating her to Poole. Rest assured she is still well loved!
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