
Steve Franklin, Ian Shaw & 1 other
30 May 2026 at 18:25
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, France to Peartree Green, United Kingdom
Steve Franklin, Ian Shaw & 1 other
29 May 2026 at 21:03
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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Woolston, United Kingdom to Cherbourg, France