Cowes back to Gosport

Today marked a bittersweet mini voyage we cast off our lines from the familiar embrace of Cowes Yacht Haven not to venture further afield just yet but to retrace our steps back to Gosport the mission? To gather the final pieces of our land-based life and welcome them aboard Halcyon Sea, securing them for the adventures that lie ahead.

The sails remained furled, the steady hum of the engine our constant companion. But this deliberate, motorised journey offered a unique opportunity – a chance for a visual farewell to some of the iconic landmarks that have punctuated our time in this corner of the Solent.

Like eager tourists in our own backyard, we snapped away with our cameras as the familiar skyline unfolded. The sleek, soaring silhouette of the Spinnaker Tower pierced the sky, a modern sentinel against the horizon. The stoic presence of Fort Gilkicker, a historic guardian of the hi coastline, stood resolute. The intriguing form of the submarine escape training tank, a testament to naval ingenuity. We lingered as we passed the historic Hotwalls, the ancient stones whispering tales of centuries past. And then the imposing Majesty of HMS Prince of Wales, a symbol of naval power and a familiar site in these waters.

The short journey back to Gosport wasn’t just about logistics; it was a poignant pause, a moment to absorb the beauty and history of the place we were leaving.Read more