Tues 8th June
Up early (with a hangover - cheers Bruce, Karen and Rob!!), sorted a few bits n bobs, then headed for a breakfast at Marks - but too early for him so a tea at the teapot instead! Met by Rob, Carl, Craig and Bruce. Very low cloud, rain and no wind - marvellous!!
Back to the boat with Bruce. He cast us off at 10 am. Thanks Bruce. Nice and easy we spun her round and headed out, with a few tears from me! We motored all the way to Flamborough Head and it brightened up and the wind got up, so up went the sails and the motor off - peace at last! A few more tears - from both of us this time! She is really well balanced under sail, nice and reassuring! We even left her to her own devices and went below and she just sailed herself and kept a course with no bother!
At Hornsea we tried to tack, but were heading back to Scarborough, so back under motor. We pulled in around Spurn point about 10.30pm, anchored, got some tea, and slept til 3.00am.
An emotional day and we motored more than we wanted to do, but after so many good byes from all our friends we just needed to get going!. The short section under sail was a joy, and a hint of what is to come. the engine was fine too so all should be well.
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