Like most seaside towns nothing gets going before 10 o clock. It was quite nice walking the streets alone. First drama of the day came when we went for a shower in the Yacht Club. Having eventually found the back door. and entered using the code. I missed the door to the showers opened a second door and set off the alarms. Showered anyway, nobody came to tell us off so it’s a big thankyou to Salcombe Yacht Club and its excellent showers. and forgiving nature.
We needed supplies namely a new shower hose and a new water tap connector.. One thing for filling the tanks and another to empty them again. These we found along with 3 camping mugs, a battery. and a bottle of milk all in the some little hardware shop.
After a quick coffee it was back to the boat to fit the items and eat lunch. Only to realise it was just 11.00 o clock.
Kayaking was the next sport of the day, Not being practised at this art we were soon knackered and ended up back at the boat.
Still only 3 0.clock. Change of transport. Dinghy this time, about 2 miles to entrance for an Ice cream on South Sands..
Change of clothes and out to see if we can blag a table at any of the eateries. in town.. FAT CHANCE. Apparently there is a national shortage of labour in the hospitality sector..
Ended up with fish and chips on a beach by the sea front.. Got the obligatory Sea Gull over the shoulder that got a chunk of my fish..
And so back to the boat for G and T’s on the poop deck as the sun goes down.
4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg 