Calm before the storm
Lady Luck had been on our side with a favourable wind to cross the Channel, that however was about to come to an abrupt end. There had been a gale warning issued, with winds of 60 knots and heavy rain due to cross the Channel Islands during Monday, and this time the weather forecasters were spot on. Our second night in Port was to be a long one, with the noise of the wind in the masts, the banging and squeaking of fenders and warps was just too much to sleep through.
The following Day, Tuesday, still confined to Port with the wind still gusting 40 knots and waves of 3-4 metres , Mr Blue Sky and Hendrix were going no where. So we decided we'd take a Land yacht (bus) around the Island.
Hanois!
A must visit for the two crews was the Hanois Light House on the SW point, as this had been our nemesis since the fateful crossing two years previous. Although we had our feet planted firmly on terra firma, the sight of the rocky outcrop still sent a shiver down my spine.
More of the Hanois
Anyway with the Hanois behind us for now, we set off to a more tranquil location for lunch, so back on the bus and set off for Fermain Bay, which would be on the sheltered side of Guernsey away from the tiresome South Westerly. Half a Lobster and chilled bottle of Sav Blanc, combined with the best view on the Island made up for a sleepless night.
View of Fermain Bay