WE HAVE SAILED AROUND IRELAND - NEARLY HOME

NEARLY HOME – WHAT AN ADVENTURE

We are still at Milford Haven Marina, awaiting a good weather window to get us home.

We will go to Dale and then go to Ilfracombe when weather is kind to us.

This seems to be Friday.

It looks as if then the weather is actually going to be summer at last. With an Azores High coming over us for a while. That will be brilliant. It was a shame the weather has been cold on the whole.

We took a month to get at far as Tralee, We then had a month of relatively good weather except for the weekend we were waiting for Jo and Penny to arrive, and the weekend I went home to a Wedding, but the girls were at Belfast, so were able to sightsee.

We have had a few days of unsettled weather, but nearly home now.

Carol and I can't believe it is nearly over. We have had a fantastic time, it has been quite amazing.

It has been a challenge at times with weather, and a couple of problems.

We have had to miss some really good places so that we could make up the time. Which is a shame, but with so many bad days, it was the only way.

We have visited over 20 lifeboat stations. This has been absolutely great. The crews we have met are so lovely, friendly and professional. It makes you proud to be associated with the RNLI.

We have seen what the money raised goes towards, and it is Fantastic.

Most days that we have been travelling on the water, we have heard a 'Shout' for the local lifeboat.

At Kilmore Quay, CrossHaven, and Fenit there was a shout while we were there.

It makes you realise just how important the Service is for people on the water.

We need the Lifeboats.