Hastings is a bit of a hole but the Marina is the only one in Westernport with a ship Chandler and there are a couple of jobs to do following the shakedown cruise from Brighton. Besides, I was sick of the roly poly of the swing mooring at Cowes and the first real shower in six weeks is bliss. I will stay here for a few days under the assumption that this is my last civilised port before Refuge Bay and the Strait crossing.