Off to Portland Bay

Are we meant to be going or not?

We clear the bridges and gently meander through Poole Harbour. Just as we approach the Sandbanks ferry at the entrance to the harbour, engine alarms go off! Whilst Sally helms us to Studland Bay on one engine to drop anchor, Eric goes below deck and starts swearing! Long story short we had picked up a mass of weed whilst idling in the bridge basin, which blocked the water inlet so engine had over heated.
Problem solved we head around the headland and are enjoying a comfortable cruise across Weymouth Bay when we are called on the radio by the safety boat for Lulworth firing ranges. Today is practice day and we are in shooting range so we are asked politely to head 4 miles off shore so we don't get hit! Slightly longer route than we had planned but best not to argue!
On arrival at Portland 4+ cruise liners still hanging out waiting for business!
Safely moored up we head off for a stroll on Chesil beach to see the sunset.Read more