Sean Kenny

Decent wind, started south, veered to SW. Timed the tides right so shot along to Brixham.

Decent wind down the Irish coast, but more SE than forecasted. Pretty miserable punching into the wind/sea once round Land’s End. Into Falmouth for fuel and a breather.

Basically a millpond most of the way. Got a bit of sailing done south of Ballyhalbert towards Dublin. Shortly after we started sailing we lost power as the DC-DC charger wasn’t working. The electrical system is a bit odd in that the alternator charges the engine starter battery which in turn charges the house bank. We got the DC-DC charger working again just in time for getting into Dublin Bay as it went dark.

Headed out to try and catch the Eclipse from the Forth. Bit cloudy so didn’t really manage it. Barely any wind so drifted down with the tide and just motored back.

Upwind all the way so not great speed. Lost wind just after Inchkeith so motor sailed the remainder.

Lovely downwind sail, following seas. Wind was gusting 30+ but was fine with just a reefed Genoa out.

15-20kts of wind from the west. Sun out, quite warm, lovely evening.