Lymington to Weymouth

Dead downwind out to The Needles (NE) up to 18kts. Jib only until out into the Channel then raised the main as the wind dropped and turned easterly. Tacked downwind towards St. Albans with a big spring tide pushing us towards Weymouth. Wind lessened to 5kts apparent towards late afternoon so dropped sail and motored for the last five miles. Arrived just before the tide turned.