Leg 21

Pwllhelli to Holyhead. Weds 28th July
We had a day or so in the marina, then onto an anchorage outside in the bay so we could get an early start. So we headed off in the early light to get around to Holyhead. A good start under sail, with a squall to help us on our way towards Bardsey Island. But the wind soon dies, and we motor sail through Bardsey Channel. Its confused seas due to overfalls and tide, but once through it settles and its a straight line to Holyhead. The tide turns against us as we approach though, and its a painfully slow last 2 hours as we approach the harbour. We decide to anchor as the mooring buoys all look full, and close together. My parents are on shore to meet us, but its late so we make plans to meet up in the morning. We are bushed, so hit the sack pretty quickly and get a good nights sleep.