La Bamba – Page 4 – Voyages of sailing boat La Bamba

Through the Alderney Race

Guernsey to Alderney 46 nm

Monday 21 July

When sailing anywhere in the Channel Islands you have to check your tide charts carefully.

Jersey

18-20 July

We lingered on Jersey as it’s a very nice island with excellent crab – and we haven’t been beyond St Helier before, there are also some strong winds blowing through.

Foggy but fun

Guernsey to Jersey, 25nm

Thursday 17 July

We decided to bring Penny’s friend Andy with us to Jersey as he was keen and we like having enthusiasts. Despite leaving at 7, it didn’t put him off.

Guernsey

Tuesday / Wednesday 15-16 July

After our storming sail the weather closed in – we had wind, rain, fog and more wind.

Pretty Saint Peter Port in rare sunshine

But luckily Penny’s friend Wendy, who lives on the island, was on hand with tips and even a car.

Dashing over to Guernsey

Dartmouth to Saint Peter Port 83 nm

Monday 14 July

Penny had a fantastic first Channel crossing.

As we left Dartmouth at 8.30am, an incoming yacht shouted across, ‘Its windy out there!’- but we were prepared with our oilies on and David and I had our wellies on too.

Welcome Visitors and New Crew

Dartmouth, Sunday 13 July

Today was super sunny again and we were very happy to welcome my nephew Paul with Jemma and Elara and Jemma’s parents Colin and Helen who all came to visit La Bamba.