Lizard Point abeam to port
Bishops Rock light was sighted at 2140 last night and then the lights on the Scilly Isles slowly came into view. The traffic was busier than we have had for a long time but by no means confusing or problematic and there was plenty of opportunity to nap. By dawn this morning Lands End was clearly visible and we now, at 0730GMT, we have Lizard Point 3nm to the north.
It is less than 50nm to Plymouth and we are pressing to get in before this evening’s forecast Force 7 possibly Gale 8. What dreadful weather England is having. None the less, I think I will enjoy this day. A quiet sense of satisfaction at having crossed an ocean in a small boat. By the time we arrive we will have logged in excess of 4600nm since Florida which is several hundred miles more than it might have been but if we arrive safely and with no serious damage then I will be completely satisfied.
Listening to Radio 4 I note that we can anticipate persistent rain for our arrival but I am sure that nothing will dampen my spirits.