Weatherbound

We were awake at 4 this morning but the wind was already up promising more of the same so we decided to stay at least one more day. Once more our decision has been validated by a steadily increasing wind all day until at the moment (1430) it is 24 knots again and that's in the anchorage. Our plan for tomorrow weather permitting is to leave at 0400 so that we get at least near to Yate before the wind gets serious. The passage is only 3 and a half hours but becomes very difficult if we strike 25-30 knots on the nose. We've been having a boring day as it's not even possible (or desirable from the look of the place) to go ashore as we would have serious difficulties getting back to the boat in the conditions. We've been reading and doing crossword puzzles so at least the time is passing. It has just started to rain!! But not heavily.
We are down to our last LPG bottle and of course we have the watermaker problem so we are washing dishes in salt water on deck!! All very boring and we are looking forward to getting back to civilisation.
The weather forecasts are indicating slooooowly improving conditions so here's hoping that tomorrow's the day for Yate. At least there we should be able to get ashore and replenish water and provisions.
Here's hoping the next blog is from Yate!!
Cheers again from us.........

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