Tuesday 22 May
We took our time leaving, and Mate took me off the pontoon and out into the channel amidst the big ships, spotting a tug named after one of her former colleagues, which brought back fond memories. We cleared the distinctive landmark lighting the way into the port, and soon had the sails hoisted as the cloud cleared and the day became sunny and very warm.
With no wind as yet, Trevver and Jeanny were left to do the hard work, while my crew enjoyed the ride and views of the lovely coastline: white sand beaches backed by sand dunes and pine woods, under a cerulean sky – almost perfect, but another 10˚C in the air temperature at sea would be very welcome.
By mid-afternoon we had found the small port of Dziwnów, an unusual crescent-shaped marina currently resembling a building site. Taking the prudent course, we remained outside, and tied to the quay wall with my bow in the reeds.