We left Weymouth at 0900 this morning. It was a very warm day, with light easterly winds. We motored along the Dorset coast, past St Aldhem's Head, across Poole Bay, Christchuch Bay, through the Needles Channel and into the Solent. Toucando arrived in Southampton at 1700 having completed about 434 miles since leaving Howth last Sunday. Many thanks to the crew, Andy and Steve, who kept us going through many hours of motoring in light airs. Pictures are being added to previous posts, and the account will be improved over the next couple of days.
Highlights: a few hours of sailing off Lizard Point..being escorted by a large pod of dolphins.. all our ports of call... many helpful people we met along the way, including the crew of Windcat in Arklow, the Newlyn Harbour Master, and the Diesel man at Weymouth.
Toucando is now looking forward to settling into her new home in Southampton and many further voyages. Now for a well deserved rest.
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