The forecast was a force 3 to 4 smooth or slight seas. Another sailor whom we met who was sailing round the UK for charity on a 22ft Westerly was also heading west. A short while after we left Peter sent us a text to say that he was turning back due to the conditions. Moderate seas with a good force 6. I decided to go for it but after an hour or so of making very slow progress had a difficult decision to make. Head south to France without Id or the SSR for Tallula head back to Ramsgate or enter Rye harbour is strong winds agaist the advise of the harbour master. I headed back into Rye and understand why no one should attempt it in strong winds. It was a very tricky entry with a spring eeb tide.
I did not have enough water to make for the town quay so had no other option but, to tie up on the harbour wall with shingle under Tallula it was along night hourly checks to adjust the lines untill she was aground what a night.
The ladder needed an extention
for all the Doctor Who fans.
I was able to inspect her hull and scrape the hull. But, never again. Rye was a nice place with one exception no where to get supplies.
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