Yachtmaster theory course was not for nothing

Seamstress Henry

St Peter Port to St Helier

After a fast a furious roller coaster ride through the Alderney Race to Guernsey the downwind leg to St Helier with the kite up was leisurely by contrast. Our competent crew relieved of their winching duties sought out alternative occupations as our average speed peaked at 3 ½ knots. Both Stuart and Henry practiced their sewing skills on a small tear on the genoa while Ed baited the lure and cast it from our stern. With hopes up for a fish lunch Stuart set about rewriting the Yachtmaster course syllabus to incorporate all these new skills but sadly our fastrack students failed not only to land a mackerel but even to lure a sea rabbit tempted by carrot for bait.

Reeling in the catch

St Helier to St Malo

The day started well with enough wind to set a course for St Malo but by lunchtime the wind arrow had adopted its role as waypoint indicator and so the genny was furled away and the engine on. Usual competent crew activities ensued, eating, sleeping and sunbathing with full foulies on exposing just noses, duly sun lotioned, to the weak spring sunshine. Meanwhile as navigator for the afternoon I was thrilled to find my course to steer worked!

St Malo to St Quay Portreiux

Today had nothing to recommend it whatsoever apart from a brisk upwind and very wet sail to St Quay Portreiux safely navigated through the treacherous rocks by Ed, Hooray! The Yachtmaster theory course was not for nothing!

Happily the sun came out on our arrival allowing everyone to explore the rocky shore and attractive port..

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