2015 July - Starting the Journey Back to Blighty

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After a very enjoyable week sailing on the "meers" in Northern Holland the time had come for us to bring Amy Clair home. We had gained good experience of handling our new toy and were confident that she was up to the trip. Crossing the North Sea was going to be our biggest sailing challenge so far and we were joined by our good friends Penny & Chris Manley. We had also been able to brush up on our techniques for going through Dutch locks.


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