The journey from Brixham to Newlyn/Penzance was another uphill story with the wind coming exactly from the place we wanted to go and significant tidal currents. The two major points on ther land we had to round were Start Point and the Lizard. We left Brixham in rather pleasant conditions with sunshine and a good breeze and headed for Start Point. We managed tround before the tide changed and then spent a while trying to find the best angle to keep going west. Through the night we alternated as usual with the watches and nibbled to keep up the energy.
In the morning a minor disaster - the water tap didn't work! No more cups of tea! Panic began to set in. However we have a separate emergency water container so we were able to continue drinking although dishes etc were done in sea water.
Rounding the Lizard was taking an age and when at last we had almost done it and were ready to ease the sails and sail directly towards Penzance - the wind changed to north west, again on the nose. However we decided to be bold and increased our sail area and shot into the bay outpacing the tide. It was an exhilarating sail with lots of spray but good speed.
Having spent a day here in Newlyn and Pernzance we have managed to mend the water system which is up and running again, and we may even have solved a leak which had bothered us. So, all is again in working order.
Tomorrow, Sunday morning, we set off to go round Land's End and north towardsWales. It will be an early start in order to catch favourable tide. The winds are forecast to be strong again - so what's new? It has been partly a rest day and I was very chuffed to visit the Admiral Benbow Tavern - Treasure Island lives etc.
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