2015 August - the arrival in Portsmouth - Royal Clarence Marina

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We had a cracking sail from Eastbourne along the coast to Portsmouth. We left pre -dawn from eastbourne. Happily we made sure that we were the first into the lock , ahead of the fishing boats who come worryingly close. Force 4/5 SSW most of the way close hauled but without too much tacking . Very exhilarating.

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