Like Adrian and Pam, we too are planning to go west - sadly, not at the same time. We have to fit in summer sailing between two choir events, so our plan is in two parts. We plan - weather permitting - to sail to the Exe in the week of 17-22 July (rounding Portland Bill close to neaps), and leave Delphine at Topsham; then return to rejoin the boat on about 3 or 4 August and see how far west we can get before returning to the Solent towards the end of the month.

We'd be very happy for anyone to join us for part of the journey - let us know if you'd be interested and we'll keep you in touch with our plans. Email richard.gilliane@btinternet.com, mobile phones 07773 793097 and 07854 761302

Richard and Gilliane

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