Back home to Topsham

Soon after I caught the train, Dave set sail from Falmouth on his own. The wind was still blowing NE Force 5, dead on the nose. The sea was pretty choppy leaving Falmouth but after 10 miles, both the wind and sea started to moderate, with less water coming over the deck. Instead of heading into Plymouth, 35 miles away, Dave decided to carry on. He passed outside the Eddystone Lighthouse, by which time the sea had calmed right down to a F3.
He reached Start Point around nine in the evening and had a good passage around the headland in calm seas with less than half a metre swell. He arrived at Brixham just after midnight and moored up for some sleep.
In the morning, Andy Voysey and his son Jamie joined David for the last leg home. The wind was still on the nose but only F2-3 and the sun was shining so they had an enjoyable trip back to the Exe, with Jamie on the helm most of the way. They went as far as Topsham, watched the start of the raft race across the river, then picked up the mooring and went for refreshments at Turf.


Since the boys didn't take any pictures, here's my Mum and sister after finishing the half marathon in Nottingham. Well done both of you!



The ‘Ros Ailither’ now has her sail covers back on and looks as if she’s been there all summer. In fact we have traveled 1,490 nautical miles at an average speed of 5.6 knots. We have thoroughly enjoyed the trip despite the inclement weather, especially meeting up with all the people from Ros Ailither’s past and discovering bits of her history. Thanks for giving us a good welcome in Ireland!
There are no more trips planned at present but we hope to be reviving ‘trawlertravels’ sometime in 2010.