Island Hop- Back to Houat

Andy Riches

Woke a bit late just after 9 after a poor nights sleep.Nikki had retreated to the aft cabin! Supermarket and chat to capitanerie about best years contract. Slipped around 240@ after refilling with water and new hose bursting. Nikki suggested going out front first which worked well. Motored out and I hoisted main with winch while Nikki cleared away washing up. Easier to bounce! Sailed on close haul in between 9 and 12 knots mainly. Saw 13.5 at one point. Ended up being pushed off towards Hoedic so put a tack in for the last mile or so and Anchored in 7.3m at 3.8m of tide (1620) LW 1.6m 21:15 HW 4.2m 03:30 So depth will go down to 5.1 and up to 7.7m Set 32m of chain out and trip bouy Anchor came off spindle again which is bugging Nikki. A bit choppy when we arrived but seems to be settling a bit.