BroadAmbition

Ok, we have tidied up, showered, topped up f/w, refuelled. Passage planned for tomorrow (intend going round the north of IofW). I have three jobs to do in t engine room in t morning. Etd 0800 now ashore for scran Griff

Alongside C4 outside Harbour masters office. All secure Griff

Etd tomorrow probably 0800. Will confirm later Griff

Passing southern breakwater now Griff

Oh that big goffer lost our auto pilot heading too! Griff

6 miles to harbour entrance Griff

Wow, huge wave knocked us over on our port side just off Portland ledge between the Shambles - Awesome. Sea state now calming down. Only making 9kts OG now due to tide Griff

Due to leaving Plymouth 20 mins late and now a strong tidal stream against us, increased rpm to 2500. Now we are burning dyno’s eta at Weymouth 1630 Griff

Sea state picking up slightly, odd few white horses making an appearance. Foc’sle now out of bounds. Short sea 5ft swell. Course 069. SOG 11kts. All to the good Griff

Now experiencing sea on port bow, spray on focs’le she’s riding it lovely Griff

This is fine, I don’t need to navigate onboard with screens or charts, just look at updates here on the NBN Griff

Engine rpm the same. Getting tidal stream assist as expected. Steady 5ft swell Griff

The important stuff - bacon rolls an tea are on the go sea state moderate coming from stbd quarter so comfortable. SOA 11kts a cracking day to be at sea. Loving it Griff

Underway, approaching outer breakwater. Sea state flat calm Griff

Update. New f/w pump fitted - much better D5 eberspacher working fine Engine control boxes - adjusted, tested - all to the good Wipers - sorted Saloon blind - sorted Racor seals - changed LED 12v engine room lamps - Sorted Topside cleaning - completed Passage planning - completed Sun deck canvas screens - stowed Fky Bridge canopy - stowed Weatherspoons dinner - sorted Now in t pub - Wizard can still converse Secure for sea in t morning along with fenders and singling up There are some other items to attend to en-route Etd 0800 Just about ready in all respects Blue fender - ready Captains Blog enhanced equipment operational The only no show or let down not ready is that the Lap dancers did not arrive! Griff