Lift-off for a pair of blackbacks as they head off to greet an inbound boat.......
given a good start by the wind which according to the data printout from the Sevenstones lightship has now reached 45 knots.......
From Crystal Sea III viia Twitter,
"NNE 8-9 gusting 10 a bit of a punch back to Newlyn to say the least, speed down to half due to the sea state. landing later on"
head-to-wind, the Crystal Sea III makes her way in past three ships at anchor, driven in to take shelter rather than punch their way round Land's End.......
in these squally conditions, heavy rain and poor visibility to boot.......
the guys on deck with heavy weather gear look pleased to have made it through the gaps.......
and are greeted to the welcome sight and the return of the replica of Jean Cabot's Matthew laying alongside the Cameron.........
after sailing round the Lizard from Falmouth last night - she was planning to do some short trips around the Bay over the next few days - contact the Matthew's web site or pop down to the boat and ask in person - skipper Rob Salvidge has recently been elected on to the board of Newlyn Harbour Commissioners so you could catch up with all the latest news there while their web site is in a state of limbo........
weather-bound fleet crowd the new quay and, although the inner harbour looks calm enough........
that NE bereeze is forcing its way through the fish market.
