On Sat 22 Jun I spent the afternoon re-fitting the galley tap which had removed for an overhaul (the pump mechanism and seal inside the body had separated); a new bobstay was fitted between the outer end of the bowsprit and the bow at the water line; and the forepeak solar vent was replaced with a new Smart Vent 300 (identical to the old one) that I had managed to buy on-line (I think the Smart Vent 300 is now discontinued, so not readily available from chandlers).

Sunday morning dawned overcast, with mizzle, however, by mid-morning it had cleared and we decided to sail for the rest of the day. Winds were very light and from the South and misty conditions remained all afternoon; with both headsails set we made slow progress to Cawsand despite a sloppy swell and occasional wash from passing vessels. Once at Cawsand we jibed and made slow progress back past the breakwater and down the Eastern side of Drake’s Island before furling the headsails and heading back to King Point Marina.