Fowey
25 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
A late start on the water after a quick shopping trip - needed a new hoover!
Weather is better i said, let's go to Fowey...another very wet bumpy trip but hopefully we are here ready for the sunshineЧитать далее
Polruan
26 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Great to wake up to some dry weather with the promise of some sunshine.
Dinghy launched and off we head for a walk around the headland. Fantastic views and an ice cream van on the coastal road - whatЧитать далее
Путешественникamazing scenery, let's hope you get a run of better weather. enjoy the ice cream
Polkerris
27 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Lovely weather again today so a walk up to the Day mark on Menabilly Point and onto Polkerris for lunch. Very hilly but worth it for the views and steak sandwich at lunchtime. 21000 stepsЧитать далее
Leaving Fowey
29 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
After a cheeky Friday night drink at the Yacht club and dinner on board Fino with Neil and Sue we head off Saturday morning from Fowey.
St Mawes
29 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
One of best trips on Fino with lovely calm seas and sunshine. Eric decides he is going to catch supper so we slow down and drift for a while.
Dolphins 🐬 had more luck catching fish than we did andЧитать далее
Day out on Percuil River
30 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Canoe pumped up and off we set. A fairly strong breeze to start with against the tide but the good news was we knew we could just drift back when the tide turned.
As always, once we got up river,Читать далее
ПутешественникLooks amazing guys!! So pleased you’ve found the right spot and the right weather!!
ПутешественникIt was lovely Ceri. Sitting in Helford River now for a few days - following your tips. X
Off to the Helford River
31 мая 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Very excited today as we have been told so much about this place and it was always in our mind where we wait for good weather before starting our final leg to cross to the Scillies.
Definitely notЧитать далее
Water exploration
1 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After a slow snakey paddle to the yacht club to check out the depth of water on the pontoon, we need a drink. Basic error...we forgot to put the fins in the bottom of the csnoe so had no steerageЧитать далее
ПутешественникLohnt sich der Rundgang, der häufig in Reiseführern geschildert wird, also vom Ort zum Creek? Habe den eigentlich für den Juli in unserem Urlaub geplant.
Port Navis
1 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Another day another creek.
With fins attached we head up river to explore Port Navis. Busy stretch of water with lots of families enjoying canoes and the beach. Yet again more stunning properties, aЧитать далее
St Antony in Meneage
2 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
A long walk up to the headland over looking the Lizard to asess sea state before our planned departure from the Helford River to Penzance tomorrow. Fab walk through woods and along Gillan creek beforeЧитать далее
Penzance
3 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Not fancying sitting on a bouy bumping around all night a quick change of plan and we decide to leave early ahead of the ebbing tide as the gate to the harbour closes in Penzance HW+1 eg 12.30!
AboutЧитать далее
Bryher
5 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After a great crossing from Penzance we moor up in New Grimsby Sound on a lovely sunny evening.
Waking up to find the rain has settled in for the day we decide to head off for a walk around Bryher,Читать далее
St Marys
5 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Late afternoon we catch a local ferry to St Mary's as have hotel booked for 2 nights.
Arrive in the rain so off for a B&C in the bath before dinner on land.
Birthday morning
6 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A lovely sunny morning to wake up to on my birthday and go for a stroll around Hugh Town to buy us some goodies. Sunday in Scillies is an old fashioned Sunday - no shops open, so will have to waitЧитать далее
ПутешественникHappy birthday Sally...hope you have fun spending your dosh today xx
Bike ride around St Marys
6 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The best way to see the Island is by bike apparently so off we go . Fantastic views that remind us off the Caribbean and sunburnt shoulders to prove the point when we get back!
Dinner well deservedЧитать далее
Tresco Treck
7 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A good start this morning as we left St Mary's and I managed to buy 3 bargains in the sales. Taking the 11.15 ferry to Tresco we did not realise we would be dropped at the bottom end of the Island asЧитать далее
Tresco Old Grimsby
7 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A lot lighter we head off to look at Helens Pool and the castles on the far side of the Tresco. Fantastic views and rough seas but great island.
Scillies summary on video
7 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Small summary of our fun few days
St Agnes
8 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Another fab island in stunning weather. Even the ferry driver hit the bottom on the way over which reminds you how shallow the waters can be. A friendly chat with a local fisherman to find out how theЧитать далее
Foggy Day in Paradise
9 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Our plans to head to St Martin were scuppered as we woke up to fog and drizzle. Admin and maintenance day before paddling over to Bryher to explore the Western end of the Island.
Reminded us of theЧитать далее
Leaving the Scillies
10 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Another foggy day with a difference.
8am on the dot the Royal Yacht squadron fire a Canon across the Scillies and the flotilla of approx 20 boats, that have arrived over the past 2 days, all hoistЧитать далее
Dinghy adventure to Truro
11 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A quiet paddle up the creek at end of river Fal whilst waiting for the tide to turn. We needed enough water to get all the way up to Truro to pick up some petrol for our dinghy andЧитать далее
ПутешественникVery nice indeed…if you want an intro to the Bishop of Truro let me know!!
Maintenance and lazy days
12 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A very enjoyable and peaceful 3 days in the Fal catching up with maintenance and sharing stories with fellow cruisers from Dartford over a BBQ on the pontoon.
Painted the anchor chain and splicedЧитать далее
Trelissick house
13 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Time for a walk 🚶♂️
We take the dinghy over to the jetty of Trelissick house and walk the woodlands around the grounds. Photos say it all.
Off to the Helford River
14 июня 2021 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Time to go and find showers and a washing machine!
Lovely trip back down the river and settled in after taking on water at the yacht club - rather nerve racking as the tide was on the way out and theЧитать далее
ПутешественникLovely as this is ,really looking forward to doing some exercise! See you on court soon.....hopefully Mon 12th if room for me.🤞🎾
Путешественникhas Eric used the hoover or new fishing rod yet?
ПутешественникHe's definitely used the hoover more! May get fish for supper some time in May🤣
ПутешественникMay 2022!!.. you'd be better going to the chippy for your fish supper