We slept badly on board due to a heavy swell and forty foot boats either end of us trying to pull Beeline in half. This morning the rain is lashing down and the wind is howling at 30 knots. It is forecast to improve and the sun should be shining tomorrow. We have given some thought to staying in Barmouth overnight and leaving at dawn! But more likely we will be well reefed and using our lovely new working jib Chris Scanes made for the occasion that has propelled us here so efficiently.
Breakfast in The Anchor Cafe was a Welsh Special and should last 36 hours or so. We have attended the team briefing and the photo call and are now pretty much ready for sea. It is already looking better than it did at 8am and at least I have got out of going up the mast again!
Yesterday I was surprised to be called by Radio Devon for an interview which was actually quite enjoyable. I explained we are supporting the Devon Air Ambulance and all donations are appreciated.
Next chance to update will probably be Whitehaven unless the dongle works and there is time in the Menai Straits. Keep watching our tracker number 1!
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