Bolton Lads and Girls

We arrived about five after a long and awful minibus journey from Bolton (Mc D’s was good!) Tenacity new crew are a mixed bunch from Bolton Lads and Girls Club. After an action packed evening (and night and early morning) we decided to practice skills and drills in and around Milford Haven with a view to a dawn start on Monday.

We learnt how to drop the lines and tidy away the fenders which allowed us to get out to sea. Due to general fatigue and hunger we stopped shortly after in Dale bay for bacon sandwiches (with mayo for some). With a bit of breeze we let the sails loose and killed the engine and were flying along with Kayleigh steering a fine course to windward. After a bit of tacking the sea state became quiet lumpy and as the decks were awash with puck we turned and headed for shelter. Everyone soon tucked into a great lunch in a secluded bay followed by an afternoon nap in the sun on deck.

It was decided a cruise up and down the harbour to sharpen our gybing skills was due before tea. We are now stuffed and ready for bed not looking forward to our 5.30 start tomorrow on our magical mystery tour of the Irish Sea.

Read more about Sail Training on board Tenacity of Bolton at http://www.tenacityofbolton.org/