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The weather is looking good for departure to Padstow tomorrow. In fact, it is looking so good for the next few days that I am going to catch up on the schedule a little and only stay one night with a departure, weather permitting, for Milford Haven on Saturday. It does mean missing out a little on the delights of Padstow and missing a fundraising opportunity but I must make hay while the sun is shining… so to speak

Newlyn has been an absolute delight and already I know I shall come back… either by land or sea… but I will return to this delightful, and quite unique in my opinion, place.

I will report on weather before departure tomorrow. I expect to depart at 7am to get into Padstow inner harbour before they lock the lock

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I am up at 5am this morning to assess the weather for a departure today to Padstow.

The weather is sunny with a few high clouds but there is a F3-4 blowing but there are a few big gusts and for me it is not suitable for a departure today. The forecasts indicate that it will quieten down later today, perhaps early afternoon, but by then my window to get into Padstow harbour near high tide will be gone.

So my decision is for another day in Newlyn with a likely departure tomorrow and if the weather looks good then straight on to Milford Haven on Saturday.

Instead I shall take time out for a walk to St Micheal’s Mount and go and see the castle.