Day 68  (12/7/13)  Aberystwyth to Fishguard  (41/1425nm)

Depart 1400, Arrive 2045.

Wind V F2. Sunny ‘millpond’, motored and anchored near Saddle Point.

Day 69  (13/7/13)  Fishguard to Skomer to Dale (Milford Haven)  (36/1461nm)

Inflated dinghy and walked around the pretty harbour of Aber Gwaun before leaving for Skomer.

Depart 1230, Arrive 1630 Skomer and 1916 Dale.

Wind V F1. Sunny ‘millpond’ sea, motored and anchored in Skomer. Walked to the RSPB station through thousands of Puffin nests.

Motored to Dale (9nm) picked up a buoy and had dinner in the nearby Griffin Inn.

Day 70  (14/7/13)  Dale to Nayland to Dale  (23/1484nm)

Depart 1045, Arrive 1215 Nayland and 1500 Dale.

Wind W F2/4 motored to Nayland for fuel and water then sailed to Dale.  Dinner in the Griffin Inn with Neil’s friend Gareth. Neil leaves today.

Day 71  (15/7/13) Dale to Padstow  (72/1556nm)

Depart 0730, Arrive 2130.

Wind NW F1 to F4.  50m Fog for first 4 hours motored under radar.  Sailed last 4 hours. Joined by six Dolphins for about ten minutes.