Set off from Cardiff in light winds for a trip westward with Lundy island and Padstow in mind.
A forecast of Strong NE winds made Milford Haven seem a better bet so after a night at anchor in blue Anchor Roads Somerset I set off early to sail back across to the Welsh side generally aiming for Swansea.
Had a good sail across and anchored in Oxwich Bay for a few hours before catching the next tide down to Milford Haven.Wind died so had to motor much of it .Sited several pods of dolphins and a few seals.No Basking sharks or Sunfish this time though.Arrived in the Haven about 2300 and anchored in Sandy Haven Bay for a well earned sleep.
Spent a few days wandering around the Haven anchoring in different Bays and spent a night in Milford Marina before setting off back heading for Swansea.The first few hours the wind blew hard and kicked up some uncomfortable seas off the headlands but then it moderated and the sun came out so had a great sail up to Swansea Marina.
Next day had a sail on Swansea Bay then returned to the marina to wait a more favourable wind direction for the next leg to Burnham on Sea where there is a small yacht club with friendly members.They have moorings and pontoons in the river Brue.
Finally set sail for Cardiff in a fresh Westerly for a fast sail back across the channel.
Banjo performed well in a variety of conditions from large seas and 30 mph gusts to light airs and flat calms.She also proved to be comfortable to live aboard for the 10 days.
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