Adam Kellythorn

Force 3 winds from the East on the return passage. Waves slight to the occasional moderate.

Force 5 winds ENE. Some waves moderate. Planned passage to tarbacca island, taking the east side of the island, avoiding the integral marine reserve.

Motor out and deploy a buoy before sails up. Tack and Jibe race between two buoys (one planted and one special marker), before retrieval and return to marina. Force 4 winds. Some white crests, average wind speed approximately 14.5 knots. Quick lap at 8.5 knots. Highest wind speed 20 knots for five minutes.

Smooth conditions, bright half moon. Logged sight and their sequences of: two lighthouses East cardinal South cardinal Special marker Passenger ferry Large anchored vessel (<100m) Numerous sailing and power vessels.

Dry conditions, Beaufort 5 throughout. Via foulgers gat. Cutting across gy fleet sand at high tide. Highest SOG of the week at 9.8 knots. Accompanying two RYA coastal skipper students under instruction as RYA Comp Crew.

Dry conditions, Beaufort 6 for 60% of the passage, Beaufort 5 either side. Passage via Foulgers Gat. 1st passage as RYA Comp Crew accompanying two Coastal Skipper students under instruction.