15th August 2020 - Lowestoft to Shotley

As low water wasn't until mind afternoon and we didn't want to punch tide for too long on the trip south to Shotley we didn't plan to leave unti about 1pm. I was looking forward to making the most of our last morning in Lowestoft but in the end just pootled round the boat making things ship shape for our journey... it's amazing how much the boat turns into house when you stay in one place for a few days.

The forecast for the forseable future held lots of southerly winds so we took the lightest forecast for the trip south as beating into wind against tide is not comfortable. The result was a pretty long and boring motor... with the added bonus of rain. Not quite the sailing holiday on a luxuary yacht I'm sure some of my friends imagine!

The rest of the trip passed in a lazy blur of bubbles, cards and Heinz beans and sausages with Esmé finally getting dressed and turning into a helpful crew member for mooring up at Shotley.