A Scilly virgin - next week maybe the time to go?

[typhoonNige]

I tried to take advantage of the free wifi the other day but it would'nt let me connect? As for the cables they are buried in places but not ploughed into the seabed so there is potential to foul but a decent catting line should solve any problems. Be wary of people in Porthcressa telling you your insurance is invalid unless you use their moorings....

I had similar trouble with the wifi - maybe the owner was reading my posts! Sending this via the more reliable BT Fon connection. Both needed the use of my Alfa booster unless I sat in the cockpit but BT seemed more reliable. Just us here so I don't think its overloaded.

 

[typhoonNige]

Indeed the optimum anchoring area has been hijacked but anchoring with care is possible, easier at neaps than springs and lighter winds obviously. Before moorings the most yachts I counted there one morning was over 70 so I don't understand why you think there is no room left to anchor. It would mean a longer trip in the dinghy if anchoring to seaward of the moorings and yes it is deeper water but the holding is no worse. There have not been that many instancies of yachts dragging out there compared to the numbers that would anchor, usually confined to those that turn up and were heading for shore in the dinghy before the anchor had hit the bottom.

Indeed. It seems even the St. Mary's regulars struggle with a fresh NW breeze on springs!! ;-)

http://www.scillytoday.com/2013/05/24/scillonian-iii-runs-aground-in-st-marys-harbour/

 

[Scillypete]

Indeed. It seems even the St. Mary's regulars struggle with a fresh NW breeze on springs!! ;-)

http://www.scillytoday.com/2013/05/24/scillonian-iii-runs-aground-in-st-marys-harbour/

Haha, entertaining to watch, they don't often get it wrong and it is always awkward to get in with a fresh NW breeze and a big tide to cope with. I see you are still on the outside row nicely sheltered that side, better from tomorrow for a couple of days then bad again Monday.

 

[typhoonNige]

Haha, entertaining to watch, they don't often get it wrong and it is always awkward to get in with a fresh NW breeze and a big tide to cope with. I see you are still on the outside row nicely sheltered that side, better from tomorrow for a couple of days then bad again Monday.

Was coming ashore for a beer tonight but a bit fresh for the inflatable. Off to anchor in seclusion tomorrow before making a break for Ireland when the weather permits.That could be a while yet so may PM you for a beer invite if this C**p weather continues for too long.

Came up with another new recipe for pollack today! There are a few bigger ones lurking out here. Caught dozens in the 2-8oz range before I found them though.