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.
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.
posted by Katie at 9:36 PM
4 Comments:
Hello there,
I am a journalist for Sunday Times Style magazine and would love to interview Hazel about your trip. Please could you get in touch asap:
fleur.britten@sunday-times.co.uk
thanks so much
Fleur
Hi Hazel and Dave,
I'm from Think Publishing and we're interested in including a feature about you and your trip in one of our magazines. If possible can you please contact Jackie Scully on jackie.scully@thinkpublishing.co.uk
We'd be very grateful.
Many thanks, Alex
Hi Hazel,
Not sure you will ever read this, would be good to hear from you again. Sounds like you've had an interesting time since Bradford and French goat farms.
Ian - find me on Facebook!
Hi Hazel & Dave, I sorta doubt you're checking this, unfortunately, as I'd love to pick your brains on some of the bits you were able to find and piece together to complete the ROS AILITHER. I am in the process of purchasing her sister ship, Ros Beithe & would like to put masts back on her. ROS AILITHER looks beautiful, well done! All the best, Randy
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