New Windows

Friday the 21st and my crew came to collect me from Hamble Point Marina, all my deck windows finally replaced & I should now be water tight from the water line up.  The weather was glorious with sunshine & light winds, although as the Hamble disappeared behind me the sky darkened above Southampton skies.  We waited for another boat to head to wind off my starboard quarter behind me before following suit, my main went out as the jib already out flapped with impatience before bearing away and filling my canvas with what wind was available.

There were a few boats out with me but which always surprises me how busy this area generally is.  A beautiful sunset was looming to the West as was a typical large ugly car transporter heading down Southampton Water on its way to the Channel.  The wind very light, my skipper opted to go in under engine and ensure I wasn't going to impede her safe passage, nor put me in any kind of risk.

Sunset in the Solent

The tide in the Medina was strong but we arrived at my berth as the light was failing and my crew packed me up and headed off in to the darkness.