We are still in Dover Harbour. Yesterday the winds remained as Force 6 south-westerly, with many white horses in the Channel. Frank stayed aboard and worked on Nancy. Roger and I took the Sea France ferry as foot passengers to Calais – £6 return fare. Frank had a very relaxing day. We walked a long way, but enjoyed the ride and our visit to the town. On the outward passage water was breaking over the bows and we were glad to be warm and dry. There were no sails out to be seen but we often had 15 or more Very Large Crude Carriers in sight – a reminder of how busy the shipping lanes are hereabouts.
In the evening the wind reduced to a Force 4 south-westerly and we had a pub meal in the Flagship. The forecast keeps offering south-easterly Force 3/4, but there is no sign of this as I write. Roger is visiting London today and Bob Hull joins this evening. Earlier today we saw a Hurricane and a Spitfire flying over Dover Castle heading for France.
We expect to sail early tomorrow, Saturday, for a day-night-day passage towards the Solent.
Posted aboard Nancy on B pontoon, Dover Marina, by BLB and FM.
