Off to Jersey. I took extra care doing the nav. Lots of dangers lurk below, not to mention the tide. The tidal range is quite extreme, especially at Springs. Five hours later, in a lumpy sea we arrive off St Helier. The approach was straightforward enough. Waiting pontoon, then marina. First impression was "underwhelming". After the friendly hussle-bussle of St Peter Port this place looked drab and deserted. Our initial intention was to stay for two days, but one seemed ample. Still, it was not all gloom and doom: the girls absolutely loved St Helier - shops, hence civilisation! And, I must admit: very good ice cream - I had five in one day.

We caught the tide the next day. The now well trodden route to St Peter Port was handled without much ado. Just a one night stopover to catch the tide the next morning.