I just didn't get around to blogging last night so its two for the price of one tonight. Well three actually but day 4 was on board Brigantia and blogged thereto
After our final epic voyage upon Brigantia, Rik's car was stuffed full of gear and, well, stuff so we spent Sunday locker diving and generally rearranging things. I wouldn't say it's 100% sorted but we're getting there
Glen and Rik did a car shuffle to get one motor to Fambridge ready for the end of the cruise then we repaired to the Green Men having taken the precaution to book so we wouldn't end up in the family room again. Excellent meal!
A good night's sleep led to a leisurely start to the day. There was, in truth, no particular need to rush. We got under way once the channel into the marina looked like it would go and once clear of the shallows set about hoisting the main for the first time.
Memo to self - remove sail ties before trying to set the sail! With that sorted up it went although I think it needs a bit of lubrication on the track as it was a bit stiff.
The genoa set with no difficulty at all and we set about beating up the Blackwater with a fair tide.
Big grins all round! She sails a treat. And I think we can improve on it too.
We made it all the way to the channel to Heybridge lock but locking in wasn't an option as it works mean a much too late start tomorrow. We put about to head downwind but by now the wind had all but died.
It was, though, a glorious and gloriously warm autumn afternoon so it was no hardship to ghost past Osea Island. Eventually, however, the time started to rear it's ugly head and it was on with the iron tops'l.
We motored downriver and round into the Colne to anchor in the Pyefleet in the dying moments of daylight. Dinner on board was followed by a half hearted attempt to do serious damage to the EU Beer mountain that we retrieved off Brigantia
To bed at last, tomorrow will see us back in the Crouch and nearly home
Oh yes. There was one spooky moment when we overhead the new owner of Brigantia calling Thames CG for a radio check. That was weird!
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