Scilly Isles

Some progress, but slow!
We spent three days in Falmouth while strong westerly winds blew through. We had our fill of delicious pasties, managed to find some second-hand charts for Ireland, caught up with friends Graham and Heather and even went swimming twice. However, the ₤10-a-night anchoring charge didn’t sit too well with Dave so we moved 5 miles down the coast to the lovely river Helford (and free anchoring!). From there it was a long day’s motor-sail to the Scilly Isles, where we are currently anchored.



We spent a rolly night off the main island of St Mary’s, then moved to neighbouring St Agnes, where we walked across the island, sampled the delicious local ice cream and wandered around ‘The Maze’, a curly puzzle of stones apparently set on a ley line.
Katie enjoyed perching in the front of the dinghy for a visit to the puffin colony on Annet island, where we also scared a sleepy seal off his rock!






We had strong winds and rain yesterday so had moved to a more sheltered but remote anchorage at St Helens Pool. After a drizzly morning expedition ashore, we spent the afternoon holed up on board with two fellow yacht crews, sharing a roast dinner and several glasses of wine!
The seas have subsided today and the sun is back out but still no obvious weather window for the 160 nautical mile-trip to Ireland.
While we are waiting, we are surrounded by different islands to explore and plenty of sandy beaches to keep Katie amused.