A bit windy.
Not me - the weather.
06.00 Thursday 12th of July - two nights in Ramsgate.
The forecast for yesterday from three sources gave Dover area wind at force 5 to 7 - not nice.
I decided to stay put and do some exploring and a few jobs - there's always a list.
I remembered that Ramsgate in known for the swell in the marina.
It is worse near the entrance - so where do you think I chose to berth Blazer -
You guessed - nearest to the entrance - I didn't remember in time.
At least it's helping me to get my sea legs.
The first night was very pleasant and I had good company in the next berth with Graham and his daughter on their boat Yanita - a 50 year old - well looked after wooden boat.
During the evening another boat arrived and moored near Blazer!!!
Yesterday I got my folding bike out and toured the town in hot sunshine - breakfast at the Ship Shape cafe - lovely.
I collected my letter from John - the French simm card I ordered on Ebay.
I then Enquired at the sail maker if an obsolete part for my sail was available - at first he said no - like everywhere else - but then he looked further and said yes he could order one - Fantastic.
Jobs yesterday - the new wind instrument was not reliable - I eliminated a pug and socket - found a bad connection - made a soldered joint - Perfect.
I re-fitted the roof lining in the heads and fore cabin - a messy job - and a reasonably good result.
One more to do in the saloon.
After tea, I cleaned up and invited Graham and his daughter over for a drink.
It was a cool evening, so I lit the fire - Slightly over did it - it was boiling hot!!
The new flue extension piece has increased the draught considerably - I need to throttle it back a bit.
We had a nice chat - oil lamp on - Classic FM on the radio - great.
They sailed for Ipswich at 2 am.
I will check the weather this morning and make a break for Bolougne - if I can.
Mike.
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