Thur 14 Plymouth (QAB) to Helford River

0647. Slipped QAB expecting max Force 6 occasionally. Turned out to be F6, gusting F7 and right up to 36kts (into F8!! for a time.) Fortunately a fine reach all the way from Penlee Point, straight line into the Helford River. It was verrrry chilly, with much of the wind in the north. Lots of rain showers and gusty wind but despite the very strong wind, not much rough water. Still knackering though.

Arrived 1535 (8hrs 48 of which 1 hr36 under power.) Knackered. Steve’s knee and starboard SI joint giving gyp so broofies and Voltarol cream order of the day. Decided to stay 2 nights (£27 a night) on a visitor mooring ball and have a bit of a rest day tomorrow. Wind and tides looking favourable (if you believe the weather guessers) for Saturday round the Lizard and up to somewhere near Newlyn, poised for the Lands End dash on Sunday. Helford River is beautiful. Just had a nice chat with Pete (ex RM) moorings officer, who gave us a briefing on the river and what there is to see. Hoping the weather tomorrow is ok for a dinghy run ashore and a look around.Read more