The day started badly, but steadily improved, eventually providing a great homecoming after our 1,500-mile summer adventure   more »

We left without enthusiasm, but enjoyed a great sail to Beachy Head, dodging the thunder stroms, and then an uneventful motor to Dover, listening to the cricket commentary.   more »

We've been held up for three days by strong easterly winds, but we've enjoyed visiting Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and the Submarine Museum in Haslar   more »

We were relctant to leave Cherbourg but our day on the water turned out far better than expected   more »

For the second time in a week, we decide discretion is the better part of valour, and put back in the face of rising wind and seas   more »

The stiff climb to Fort Roule is worth it for the view alone. Pity we missed the Museum of the Liberation, though   more »