Newlyn to Dale

Having spent most of Monday worrying about the weather,  we decided to stop agonising and to leave for Wales on Tuesday, but only if the weather looked OK.

Most of the other yachties at Newlyn were convinced that setting off for Wales on Tuesday was a silly idea because it would be cold, dark and windy, with rain and fog (but not necessarily in that order).

There was however, a very nice man from Sweden,  sailing alone, who thought our plan was a good one. He would set off with us.

The forecast was E or SE  18-20 knots, maybe 22.

We got 24 knots off Land's End.

It was rather cold, but did not snow.

At about 2200, I went below, took off my wet weather gear, put on a third sweater, put my wet weather gear back on, and then went to bed.

Thanks to a good supply of Lidl's pork pies and a couple of Stugeron, plus 2 or 3 short sleeps, we endured.

We arrived safely in Dale Anchorage (Milford Haven) at 0830 and went to bed.

We lost  contact with Arn from Sweden soon after rounding Land's End.  He could see us (on AIS) but we couldn't see him (as his AIS didn't transmit). Rather like having a towel over your head when avoiding the gaze of the Ravenous Bloodbatter Beast of Trall (perhaps?).

We hope he's OK. 

    Dale anchorage.