Roger Smith

Wind up and down from 10 app to 20 app. hit 8.5 kts max!

Great off wind run, 15 to 20 apparent with 7.5 knots through water.

Couldn't get GPS until outside Cowes. strong winds to lower sail in harbour. Gusting 27 apparent. The scrub off at Newport paid dividends with the paddle wheel log reading accurately we just managed 7 kts fairly close hauled in some of the flatter areas before Ryde. The classic Solent chop (although a bit bigger than normal) dropped us down to 4.5 knots as close to the wind as she would go. Back in her home berth now for a few important jobs (like fixing a mysterious leak) before a few short trips when tides and weather permit.

Very light NE wind.

Decent breeze from WNW.

Bright sun and light wind to start, gradually increasing then falling.

Strong WNW wind, struggled to pick up buoy and nearly lost boat hook. Retrieved by a passing rib. Rival 36 on her way out ran aground behind us (blown onto bank) but we were able to help pull her off. Didn't stop Sailties recording when we were secure so average speed is showing much lower that actual.

NW wind varying 11 to 18 apparent.

Motoring into light winds from East. At least it isn't raining.

Perfect timing to pass Portland Bill on an East going spring far enough out to clear the pot markers but inside the overalls as they started to develop.