We are off Matt cast off at 6.15 a.m. Wind speed force 2 - a bit better than force 8 of yesterday. Beautiful sunrise. Heading east to Cowes and then south passed Bembridge across la Manche to le Havre. Estimated journey time 12-14 hours. Now time to work out how to get oven on to make sausage/bacon sandwiches for breakfast.

Sequel back in the water

At last Sequel is back in the water - still fretting about the wind for Saturday. Cavalry arriving in the shape of Ross tomorrow to help with fender planning for very narrow locks although have to cook him breakfast first. Crew due in at New Milton at 5.47 p.m. Majestic delivered wine stocks this p.m. so should at least see us over the channel........

25 August - 4 days to go

Finally got on board to do some 'housework' today and took on one box of supplies - loads more to go. Weather very windy today - following forecast and hoping for lighter winds on Saturday. Trying to set up this blog so there is something to read.