We left Fowey early on Wednesday to make our way to Falmouth, a bright morning with absolutely no wind. We motored steadily and soon had a small pod of dolphins playing round the boat. It was a brief encounter and only I managed to get one photo, the video would have been great but you have to remember to press record for that to happen.!
Also my wordpress subscription doesn’t do video anyway.
About 2 hours in a light breeze sprang up and with the help of the Screecher sail we were able to sail the rest of the way, and around 1pm we were berthed up at Falmouth Marina. Whilst preparing to go into town we discovered the engine keys were missing, soon after which I found a large hole in my pocket. We have assumed that they have gone overboard while tying up. This is the second set of keys that have gone missing this trip, the first set may even have been lost on Buck Shore beach as we set off. If anyone has found a set they’re probably mine!
Pizza at the Shack was this evenings meal, and they had a live band on, The Old Sea Sailors, find them on Facebook, there a really good band.
Thursday we explored some of the Fal estuary. After anchoring at Turnaware point. we visited Trelissick house and gardens, a National Trust property. Whilst tendering up to the landing pontoon, we encountered seals resting on bouys in the river.
Trelissick had a very relaxed atmosphere to it and the gardens were beautiful.
Next up was to move to Restronquet, re-anchor and go to the famous Pandora Pub. I last visited this place about 20 years ago when I was doing my dayskipper practical course, apart from ordering by phone, it’s exactly the same as it was.
Last move of the day was to return to Turnaware point to anchor up for the night.
4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg 