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Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin

Southampton
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179NM
Total Distance
3Days
Time at Sea
Ian Shaw
Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin, Ian Shaw & 1 other

30 May 2026 at 18:25

Cherbourg 2 return
Ventis Secundis

Started with 18 gusting 25 NW wind sea state 1 -2. One then 2 reefs. Very dense shipping lanes, had to negotiate crossing on VHF. Wind then dropped away nearing Isle of White and motor sailed last 3 hours

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Cherbourg 2 return
90.9NM
17h 46m

Cherbourg, France to Peartree Green, United Kingdom

Ian Shaw
Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin, Ian Shaw & 1 other

29 May 2026 at 21:03

Cherbourg 2nd
Ventis Secundis

Skipper for this trip. Unfortunately very little wind. Glassy sea - ended up motoring the whole way. Very dense shipping lanes some weaving and negotiating to cross the west to east lane particularly. Sunny day on way into harbour. Dinner in Cherbourg then left at 5:30 for journey back to Solent

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Cherbourg 2nd
87.9NM
14h 19m

Woolston, United Kingdom to Cherbourg, France

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