Energetic downwind sail from Portland to Torquay, averaging 7-8 knots (that’s fast for us!) The wind increased to 20 knots, so the reefed main sufficed. Izzy-whizzy wheel (our self-steering gear) appeared not to be available, so a manual steer it was.
Having slipped our mooring at 0800, we rounded Portland Bill at 0920: wind NE 5-6
Boni’s track across Lyme Bay
Checking in with the Marina at Torquay was our first attempt at using our Passport Escales ticket and meant that our berth for two nights was all-inclusive (with amazing shower facilities).
A short wander into town, we encountered Torquay’s most famous author, Agatha Christie. She was holding a copy of her most sold book “And Then There Were None”
Nicky with Agatha