welcome to the solent…

Position: Lymington, Hampshire.
Well, we've made it to the Solent, after an horrendous trio from Eastbourne. Wind on the nose all the way, lumpy water and a fresh breeze. Just what we wanted.
So far we've been to Portsmouth (twice), Cowes, Warsash, Beaulieu and Lymington.
The aim is for the guys to get to know the area their exams going to be. Plenty of skills and drills etc.
I think the amount of shipping came as a surprise to them, especially bank holiday Monday. Yachts everywhere!
At least their collision regulations are being put to good use!
Off for more of the same thing for the next couple of days, with long days and lots of deck work. They're going to hate me.
There are more gales forecast for the next day or so, so well certainly be put through the mill. Its about time too, we were getting too used to light winds!