Sailing around UK anti-clockwise 2023

Wind SSE 1-2 sunny

After finally completing the loading of the boat, a process that seemed a bit like moving house, we cast off from our life on land. We departed at midday on a bright sunny and calm day. There was barely any wind, we motored gently, easing Captiva out past St Anthony’s head towards Polperro.

Wind SE 3-4 Sunny

After a brief stroll around Polperro, we try to walk each day as life on board can be quite sedentary, we departed at 9:30 aiming for Salcombe. Due to the higher winds and the unfavourable direction we moored in Yealm. A stroll along the river and a leisurely visit to the Dolphin in Newton Ferrers before curry on board Captiva.

Wind NE 2-4 Sunny again 🙂

A day sail to Dartmouth in gentle winds that continue to be on our nose!*<?. We anchored to one side of the channel for a comfortable evening. A longer sail than previous visits but arrived in time for a walk and refreshments in the sunshine. Another meal on board enjoying the company of the brave Maisie cat.

W NE 2-4 Sunny!!!

An early departure from Dartmouth (5am) for the crossing of Lyme Bay, again with the wrong winds. Arrived in time for a swim from the boat. A very busy Lulworth cove as was bank holiday weekend. We went ashore to find food but everywhere was fully booked, ended up with battered gurnard and mounds of chips, the last servings from the takeaway kiosk.

We had a lovely walk to Durdle Door on Monday morning and a refreshing swim off the beach. We met John, Isabelle and Pippa for a continental style lunch. A lovely few hours at the Lulworth Cove Inn then a walk back to the cove for our return to Captiva.

Wind ENE 2-4 uggg but mostly sunny

We left at 8am after releasing our anchor from a rock, thinking that the tide would help to push us along. Unfortunately we reached St Alban Head too late and spent a couple of hours doing 1.5 knots.

Arrived at Yarmouth late afternoon. After refreshing shower ashore we had an unsuccessful search for an evening meal. We booked for the next evening.

Wednesday a morning walk around Yarmouth followed by lunch on board. We then walked the Robert Hooke Way to the pebbly beach at Freshwater Bay for a dip in the sea (cool and bruising to the feet), but a lovely afternoon.