St Vaast-la-Hogue to Cherbourg

Jonathan Harwood

Departed St Vaast 1130 after evenful effort to refuel. Very little wind so motored around Pointe de Barfleur, helped by very strong ebb tide pushing boat along at 10kt (briefly) with engine set at cruising 2000rpm. Several cardinal marks to stay correct side of. Wind picked up to 15kts but not until about to enter Cherbourg’s outer harbour so sails not hoisted at all during passage.