Michael Lithgow

Woke up to foghorns in the Solent. In a strange way was quite relaxing. It also made a decision for me to- leave later rather than earlier. Had to time arrival back at Hamble at bottom of tide otherwise berthing down tide was going to be challenging as we are just about on springs. Lovely sail back. Will overnight to clean up boat.

Departed Hamble at 1300ish with aim of going to Lymington. But little wind and foul tide necessitated a change in plan. Anchored in Beaulieu overnight. Very quiet evening. Only one in anchorage between posts 20 and 22. Woke up to mist. Made coffee and bacon rolls.

12kts gusting 18kts. Northerly wind. Very cold. Outward passage very pleasant. Less coming back. Tricky berthing with wind and tide working against me.