After a week exploring the Isles of Scilly on our own we were joined by Paul and Sam who come over on the Scillionian from Penzance. She’s a beautiful old girl who cuts a lovely line through the water with her classic shape. Unfortunately she is overdue to be replaced by a more modern model but for now she is a welcome sight, as are her cargo of playmates.
Over the next week we jointly explored the delights of Bryher, Tresco, St Mary’s, St Martin’s, St Agnes, Gugh and Samson islands. All with their own special characters from uninhabited Samson, which lost her last couple of families in the early 20th century, to St Martin’s which has one of the best views from any pub anywhere at The Seven Stones Inn. Our favourite was Bryher which has managed to continue to offer locals with a feel that the island is still primarily there for their wellbeing and support whilst also welcoming in tourists.
After our week with Paul and Sam we made Sulaire ship-shape and readied her for our passage home. Our first leg was across to North Cornwall to Godrevy Point in St Ives Bay. The forecast was for very settled conditions albeit with an onshore wind which ain’t ideal for anchoring but the winds were sufficiently light to allow some sleep to be had.
Oh and it was Lou’s birthday for our crossing so a silent request was made to Neptune who was gracious in gifting us safe passage.
Onwards up the North Cornwall coast tomorrow to an anchorage near Padstow. Fingers crossed for the settled weather to continue a little longer!
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