Holyhead to Peel, Isle of Man. Friday 30th July
We had a day or so to chill in Holyhead, catch up with my parents, take on diesel etc. we decide to make the hop across to Isle of Man rather than go around the corner onto the North Wales coast, or along up the NW England coast. We feel as if Scotland in 'calling' and can't wait to get there!! So it was an early start. A dull grey day though. We manage a motor sail to start, and go well so turn engine off and manage a few hours of peace under sail alone - absolutely lovely! We know the Isle of MAn is ahead of us, but we can't see it due to the low cloud. Very frustrating as the approach from the SW is supposed to be quite spectacular with high cliffs etc! Well we do see it eventually when we are almost upon it, and then try our hardest not to get too close!! Just as we approach Peel we see a big basking shark - the 2nd one of the trip. We are too late to get into the harbour, so moor on one of the visitors berths. Its a very pretty town setting, with the castle, breakwater etc giving us good shelter. Look forward to getting ashore.
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