After a windy week, a reduced fleet of just 3 boats set off from Pwllheli bound for Greystones and their regatta weekend. The course was to leave South Codling to starboard and finish just outside Greystones harbour. Pipedreamer, with just 2 onboard, made a very conservative start, but made up a position by St Tudwalls, only to lose it again in Bardsey Sound. The crossing was uneventful in a steady SW breeze, but as is often the case, flukey conditions awaited just off the Irish coast, which led to a frustrating finish.
The wind was very light on Sun and racing was eventually cancelled for the day. Nevertheless, our thanks go to Jenny Hanafin for joining the crew at short notice and swelling the number to 3! Thanks also to the organisers for a great day. The transit to Holyhead the next day was uneventful, though it never fails to amaze me how shallow it is over Bray Bank! We arrived home to find the Old Gaffers weekend winding up.
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