Dart River opposite Town Quay

 15 May 2012 | Dart River opposite Town Quay

We've been anchored in the Dart River with Quintet since the last post.

Quintet, Sea Brigand and Larus is behind them both. Everyone re-anchored a number of times often to get the distances right for every state of tide.

We have had the most interesting combination of wind and rain over Spring tides. At certain times the wind and tide have had equal effect on the boats at anchor but in opposite directions. This meant that every once in a while no one behaved as expected and an eagle eye and a fender to hand were de rigueur. 

The day Dart Festival started, we was sunshine for three whole days. No one, particularly the organisers, could believe it. 



We've watched many a band in the rain in previous years. The band above is RSVP Bhangra and Mike Sanchez were definitely our favourites of the festival.



The 'screwing in the light bulb' dance move. RSVP had a dance leader and called out the moves - a kind of Asian line dancing.



Bayard Cove from above and opposite is Kingwear and the Royal Dart Yacht club.



The Royal Dart Yacht Club where despite the sun the wind kept the temperatures down. We were cold!

A little later this afternoon we will head off across The Channel to France. The next post should be from Cameret, where as of today, is just as cold as it is here. 

It looks like we'll have to chase the sun a little harder.

You'll find more photos in our People, Boats, and Places albums.



See you later!