By this time of year were are normally well into our September cruise. Adding up our mileage this year I think it's probably still well under 70. One trip up to Pin Mill and back, one to Ipswich and back, and two into the Walton Backwaters. That's it. The new main is still so stiff we struggle to get the mast end hooked down to put a reef in. Sam and I have probably spent 10 nights on board. Ho hum.
Yesterday marked a milestone though – the first time we have spent a night on board away from Suffolk Yacht Harbour. Bob and Elaine came with us on an HPYC cruise to Titchmarsh, in the Walton Backwaters. As you can see from the photo above, the only place to run is down the access road and they definitely don't want you leaving it! We had a nice chat with a number of HPYC members though and a good BBQ on board. We did sail as far as Pye End on the way out, but motored all the way back in winds that went from 0kt to 12kt and back again within a minute or two.
If we do any more sailing, I'll let you know.
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Levington Church, passed on a damp walk from SYH
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Titchmarsh marina seen from the road into Walton, with Felixstowe behind
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In other news, I am now very delighted to be a German citizen
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