Portland

Haven't sailed here for years but the forecast looked decent and had a last day of hols to get out sailing.

Good to meet Mark, who was up early and sailing well despite a hangover.

6.2 Was too small sailing down the course which itself was too broad, felt like holding onto an old sack sailing downwind. My arms cramped up in the afternoon and I couldn't hold onto the boom anymore which wasn't ideal since the tide had come in and it was too deep to stop for a rest! Well done to all the locals on their speeds, especially Pete for an amazing average given that the conditions were quite limp, I need some tips!!

Well worth paying the launch fee for the hot shower after sailing although the drive back was hideous. Happy new Year!