Friday 20th June
The weather seems to be following a regular daily pattern of starting with an unwelcome northerly, which then moves round by lunchtime and then dies off in the afternoon. Today was no exception. We left Eyemouth and headed north into a lumpy sea and under a low overcast. However by about eleven and when we were halfway across the Forth, the sun broke through and the wind came round to give us an excellent sail for the rest of the way. The coastline is really rather beautiful with rounded
green hills and sandstone cliffs.
We arrived mid afternoon in Arbroath. Another fishing port, this time with a reasonably straightforward entrance. Unfortunately a tyro powerboat owner came alongside and smacked into our topsides just as we were enjoying a post trip cuppa. A scrape rather than any major damage but nevertheless annoying. Apparently his 'throttle levers were sticking'...
Dinner on board included the delicious and obligitary Smokie which everyone enjoyed.
We now have a couple of days in harbour while we wait for our new crew member Mark to join us. Sadly, our 'Bosun' Des leaves us for home and work on Monday. His expertise and enthusiasm will be much missed.
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