We departed Abersoch at 8am with a good steady wind for once and hopes raised for our potential arrival in Falmouth which would mean sailing through the night.
Sails hoisted and a speed of 7-8 knots we thought we would make good progress and were aiming to go around St David's Head for 5pm.
In the middle of Cardigan Bay we passed this unusual, deserted barge. It didn't show up in the AIS and it was stationary. Apparently, it is used as target practise for the RAF frontline pilots. John had spoken to Aberporth range control to confirm we would be passing through and they assured us they were not operating on sunday.
The winds sadly, continued to be unkind and after John realised that we would be tacking the whole way and would not make the passage around Land's End before midday on the monday, the decision was made to stop at Milford Haven and get some well earned rest for the chaps.
As for Sandra and I, Sandra was feeling quite ill due to her seasickness and couldn't raise her head up without feeling dizzy and disoriented and I was okay, but having the heebie jeebies at the size of the waves we were crashing through! Our sea state was moderate but it felt like rough to me.
Anyhoo, the chaps continued to cope in the dark and headed us towards the lock at Milford Marina
We berthed at 2.30am with the electrics plugged in and the little heater on trying its best to take the dampness out of the cabins.
Sleep ensued until we surfaced at 9.30am and headed off to the showers and breakfast.
Good luck on your sailing!
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