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Very calm, little wind. And very hot. Motored the whole way. Anchored for lunch in Duart Bay.

We just finished a 36‑hour cruise from Arklow to St Martin Isle of Scilly. Fog hugged us at the start but cleared up soon, and we kept the sea calm for our first overnight sail aboard Lagertha. With little wind we motor‑sailed most of the way to hit our 5 kt target – still a great adventure. Happy to be on such a beautiful spot now 😊

After the disappointment of finding Inveraray Castle closed we decided not to stick around in Inveraray. However, mindful of the distance, lack of wind, and presence of tide, we didn't leave until lunchtime. Because of the low tide and lack of landing facilities we couldn't go ashore so that meant a lovely lazy morning. Departure was under engine but the new nav tablet started acting up almost immediately, first refusing to record a track and then shutting down altogether due to overheating. The obvious solution was to put it in the fridge for half an hour, which helped, but ultimately the battery had to be removed to ensure a full reset. By this time the wind had begun to fill in as we transited the Minard Narrows so the engine was finally turned off and full sails were raised. There was talk of anchoring in Port Ann (appropriate to the first mate) but with strengthening southerlies in the forecast the decision was made to use the Otter Spit as shelter.

2025-08-13 Winds F5 gusting F6 southerly Only 4 yachts competing. Dawn Russell OOD selected course 1: giving us a good upwind leg from Meath to Penrhos. Some close quarter sailing between FlairIV and Houdini and the 2 smaller yachts. Down wind leg Penrhos to Clipera Results to follow.

A lovely sail across in 12-14 kts wind. Entered via Crow Sound and crossed Tresco flats in the dark. now anchored in Green Bay.

Very little wind, thunderstorms and rain

Back to Cherbourg

Has to retire due to engine & electricity problems in the Celtic Sea, not far from the Fastnet Rock. Diverted to Newlyn. Anyway, an astonishing experience!

Nice & Easy sail