11 May 2018 – The Elephant Boatyard to Cowes Spring Classics

Start position	The Elephant Boatyard	Start time	10:44	Start engine hours	754.8
Towards		ETA		Distance travelled	8
Finish position	Cowes	Finish time	12:46	Finish engine hours	756.9
Skipper	Richard	Crew
Weather	SE 4-5		Tide	Solent turns WEST to EAST : 14:30 Bursledon – HW 09:15 (3.9m), LW 15:00 (1.9m) Portsmouth – HW 09:30 (3.9m), LW 14:50 (1.9m, Cowes 1.5m)
New faults	None		Np->Sp %	14

The new bronze gaff end has been adjusted, so it looks like we’re ready to sail. It’s a breezy motor across the Solent, with 20kts of headwind slowing things down. Once again we’re following ‘Satellite’. ‘Jolie Brise’ is out showing off outside Cowes. We’re ahead of most of the fleet, so make use of the space to get stern to in Shepards Wharf. Then it’s a relaxing afternoon, with Tim and Lyn arriving just in time for regatta drinks and BBQ.