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Chichester

13th May

Left Brighton around 8:45 a.m. Friday, passing David on Yacht Akira coming into harbour. Enjoyed a few hours sailing before the variable winds forecast decreased to a F2 prompting us to start the engine to keep us “on track” for our ETA at the Chichester Bar (not the pub).

Continued on engine for a couple of hours until the wind picked up again and we were able to sail the final leg of the journey. Obtained a berth in Sparkes Marina in Chichester, having fun mooring as Chris mis-threw the stern line not once but twice, prompting the comment of his throwing “like a girl”. We know we are almost in The Solent, as marina costs are higher. Time to look for sheltered anchorages now where practical.