Shotley to Lowestoft

An earlier 6:00 am start to get a shower then we set off at 7:30 and headed into the unknown. We seem to pass the river Deben very quickly even in the light winds and soon we were heading into seas we had not tried ourselves. We have to motor again as the wind is light and mostly behind us. Aldeburgh, Sizewell and Southwold are soon passed and the winds starts to strengthen to 10 knots around 15:00.

We deployed the Cruising Chute and turned the engine off at last and for about an hour we sail on until Lowestoft is in sight and we have to turn in. We tie up at 17:00 – rafting up beside CE. Another sunny 55 miles under our belts (give or take).

A walk to Asda for food via the A12 crossing did nothing to make Lowestoft look better but it was nice to stretch the legs. Supper on board again, a quick pint together and we turned in – not forgetting a visit to the polished brass of the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club toilets though.