Engine, actually starter motor, was sorted by end of play on Tuesday ... as well as its relays (whatever they might be). So FF was fully functional again and we set off mid-morning on Wednesday. Our plan to drop into Berwick-on-Tweed had to be dropped as not only was the tide not right but there was no time. We had more pressing engagements. Neither were we able to visit Holy Island nor to anchor in the so-called "kettle" in the Farne Islands since settled weather is required for that, and with a force 7 wind blowing, and raining, we decided against it. There will be another chance to visit those places I am sure.
With the wind gusting to force 9 on the way down to Amble, we decided to seek shelter in a pretty anchorage named Newton Haven. As it turned out this was a bad decision: the wind changed direction to the North during the night and the resultant swell coming broadside onto the boat ensured we had a virtually sleepless night! Never mind ...
So by 5 o'clock this morning we were underway again to make the last leg down to Amble. And boy were we glad to tie up on the pontoon for breakfast! We have two rendez-vous to make in this place so looking forward to some company over the next few days.
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