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I did ponder going west but want to get as close to home as possible in 3 -4 day window as that's all the time of i have before heading back up north to work think its just a case of seeing what weathers gonna do take big crew of 6 and push on as fast as we can. 3 up 3 down everyone able to stand wa...

1.charts
2.handheld gps
3.vhf
4.outboard
5.decoy inflatable sheep

Many thanks old salt 2 nice sites and some sound advice( already copied into passage diary) might make it through one day but given a fair wind i fancy stop of in Ireland before final push for home . may the wind carry you wherever you need be. . john

Spot on helps give me better idea what to expect many thanks. John
now fingers crossed winds not in north when we leave.

Home is the isle of whithorn in sw Scotland.i work as full time fisherman and hold an under 16.5 m skippers ticket which includes a 5 day navigation course so route planning isn't a problem just not familiar with tidal streams that far south many thanks . john

Just bought an islander 23 as my first cruiser she's lying at penarth marina just now collecting her nxt time I'm home from sea was lookin for advice on what is best time of tide to leave harbour when leaving for home many thanks
. john