Wanda arrived in Cowes at the beginning of Cowes week. Busy and buzzing a great atmosphere in the town and on the River as we motored up the Medina past the Folley Inn and on to Island Harbour Marina. The marina is only accessable 2 hours either side of High Water so you need to time the arrival. There is a lock but it was high tide springs so luckily it was open on freeflow as we entered.
So here we are. We are walking distance from Dinah's, Philippa's mother. We had arranged to meet here with Philippa's children; Charlie, his partner Lauren, and Alex. However, a great surprise her daughter Dominique got a performance break from her show, so she also rode up on her motorbike. Big celebration and the treat of a proper home cooked English Sunday lunch at Dinah's.
We are sorting a few bits on the boat before moving on to our home port Brighton. This is a 50 mile passage and the weather looks OK. If all goes to plan We expect to make Brighton late afternoon or early evening on Thursday.
Ale for tea
Kevin