Witch’s log, August Tuesday the 18th, 2015. After a bit of varnishing we found ourselves ready to go and set off Plymouth towards Salcombe, 20+ miles eastwards. Had a glorious day, with sun, perfect wind and all you could wish for. Intending to return the next day we then found ourselves stranded by not being able to fight the strong south-westerly 20+ knot winds out of the river and its shallow bar. The Witch’s poor old engine just wasn’t strong enough, so we went to the pub instead. Luckily the conditions eased and we returned on Thursday the 20th under extreme low visibility and, frankly, grim weather. But it’s all part of sailing and was great fun.
