May 26th 2013 - There and back again!

A warm early summer's day and light evenings meant a sail up past the Humber Bridge was clearly on the cards.  Lynda and Andy joined us and we penned out from the marina at 1710.  A convenient Force 3 from the south and favourable tide saw us making 8.4 knots (SOG), practically whizzing past the bridge and past Ferriby.  Of course, wherever we get to, we've also got to get back from before the lock closes, so we turned back, pushing as hard as we could against what was left of the tide with a wind that was becoming a breeze! Firing up the engine we motor-sailed back, getting back on our berth at 2200, happy with the boat and a good evening's sailing.