North Foreland to Hoo + Passage Stats

Three cheees; I got a break from the wind. Shortly after publishing the previous post. It backed further southwestwards and we were able to sail after all. A glorious sail too along the North Kent coast. Close hauled on flat water skirting the mud banks to leeward we headed for the Medway approach channel making between 4 and 6 knots as the wind fluctuated. With luck we'll be able to carry the tide all the way to Hoo but will probably have to motor up the river to do so.

It's 1040 and we're just crossing the outer mouth of the Swale. It's clouded over now and the wind has increased slightly and has a chillier feel to it. Progress remains good with us making 5-6 knots over the ground.

1130 and it's started raining. Still sailing well though. 6 miles to Garrison Point at the mouth of the Medway. If we maintain our present 6-7 knots we'll be there within the hour.

We did. Great sail beating up the river to Hoo with the tide under us.

Picked up my mooring at 1430.

Hoo from Bonny on her mooring

Bernie came off scrubbing dock a few minutes later and rafted up for a natter and late brunch!

Passage Stats:

* 256 miles in total

* Average speed over ground = 4.6 knots

* 36 hours under power

* 20 hours saling

Bonny's home!

AND I got back in time for our 34th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday!