Wednesday 16 August 2023

La Hirondelle 92

 


Brexit, a broken head (toilet) and pot buoys are shaping Stargazer’s next passage plan; as much as the usual primary considerations, of wind and tide.

Brexit dictates that Roscoff must be our departure point. For its status as an official port of entry. With the power and facilities to stamp us out of Schengen.

Stargazer’s broken head dictates that our next stop be Guernsey. Where the Marine & General yard have the necessary facilities, to carry out the likely range of repairs. (Which could require a lift out). And where language will not be a barrier, to a complete diagnosis of the problem. 

The plethora of pot marker buoys, in the Baie de Morlaix (off Roscoff) and the Little Russel (on the final approaches to Guernsey) dictate daylight departure and arrival, if possible. To mitigate the risk of Stargazer becoming ensnared, by their snaking lines.

A tea time departure, from Roscoff, on Saturday, with a breakfast arrival, in Guernsey, on Sunday would grant Stargazer tidal assistance, sight of lurking pot buoys and, according to current forecasts, a fair breeze. We shall call this Plan A.

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