49.43.524N

002.11.625W

 

Alderney

 

We were in a bit of a panic this morning as we thought we'd made a mistake with the tides going to Alderney; up to 8 knots flow and can be very unforgiving if you get it wrong. However, it worked out well and at one stage we were going 10.3 knots through the water, in the right direction, and made it safely into the entrance of Braye Harbour just as the tide was turning behind us with white horses and a nasty chop visible.

 

We are now anchored in the natural harbour although the swell is making life on board a little tricky. We are hoping the promised forecast for SW wind tomorrow will cancel out the swell and leave us in peace.

 

It has been most odd to hear Solent Coastguard and Falmouth Coastguard on the VHF radio and makes us feel very close to home. There was a friendly welcome from Mainbrayce Taxi and we will go ashore tomorrow to do formalities and passports, meanwhile flying our 'Q' flag to show are outside the EU.

 

The children have adapted very well to being back on TC. There are jelly fish all around the boat which Harry reckons are 'Sea nettles' and there was much amusement at an elegant gentleman (huge seagull) perched on the back of the boat. Unfortunately, we are having to send this by sat phone so photos another day.

 

Bol's birthday tomorrow so the galley has been busy ............. doing things............ :-)