Essex
Volunteer Lifeboat crew member for 17 years @ Southend on sea. Love the water. Started sailing again in 2021 really enjoying the cruising and learning. In a perfect world would love to sail 24/7 !
673
NM
Total Distance
18
Days
Time at Sea
Sunny, nice breeze, hot, lovely lunch Sea state clam
5
27
NM
6h 7m
North Sea to Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom
Trip back to North Fambridge, wind N/E 10 to 15 knots, overcast most the day and cold. Some motor sailing, majority sailing. Sun came out for the last 30 mins which was frustrating but very welcome warmth.
1
Original plan was heading for Brightlingsea decided to stop at Ramsgate and return to the Fambridge tomorrow with more wind predicted. Sunny, South West 4-5 kt, clear
2
12.1
NM
2h 26m
St Margaret's Bay to Ramsgate, United Kingdom
Northerly wind reasonable challenging at times ~12 -19 gusting 25. Very Rough seas, first over night sailing for me, worrying about lobster pots! let alone the swell. Some motor sailing but a good experience. Lovely to see dawn and arriving in Dover !
5
118.7
NM
20h 14m
Lymington to Dover, United Kingdom
Trip sailing down to the south coast ultimate destination the Solent. Good sailing with north / north westerly wind. 3 day’s success sailing. Cold weather but no rain
4
130.6
NM
3 days 12 hours
North Fambridge to Hayling Island, United Kingdom