On Friday, we set off on Watanga, for a short shakedown trip into Poole Harbour. We wanted to check everything was working properly before our next holiday.
We motored down the river and around to Arne, a distance of about 5 miles. The weather was hot and sunny, with very little wind. We anchored off Shipstal Point in the Wych Channel.

It was a perfect evening. The sun was setting, the water was calm, and there was a gentle breeze. We enjoyed a glass of wine and watched the sun sink below the horizon.
We will spend the night on Watanga, and in the morning we set sail for Portland Harbour.