Milford haven to Scilly Isles

We anchored in Dale bay back in April on our way north it was completely empty. This morning as we woke in the daylight, the entire bay was full of anchored boats. Almost as busy as it would be possible.It was going to be a very sunny day. There was barely a breath of wind but we still decided to sail off the anchor any way, just to prove to the locals we were real sailors. It was a slow motion affair but we managed it. Then we started the engine and headed out.
It is about 90 miles to new `Grimsby and our afternoon departure from Milford sound should see us arrive around 11am. Once we were clear of Milford and the oil and gas tankers it started to feel like a Cornish cruise. As night fell the wind began to fill in and sailing began. As always as soon as tea went on some dolphins appeared so we spent some time watching them as the sun went down, always a treat.Read more