With the first week of training over, we were given the weekend off from dialysis. Saturday we decided to go for a sail. It wasn't a great day, a bit misty damp and cold, but good to get away from the marina.  we went to Cowes and had lunch in the Anchor pub, then headed back in the afternoon.  We were a bit late leaving Cowes so it was dark by the time we were back.  had a close encounter with another yacht just outside the marina.  Fortunately no contact,  I don't think he had seen us and I was left with a choice of hitting a pontoon, or the other boat.  Full reverse power, and we just missed the corner of the pontoon, whilst the front end just missed the back of the other boat. Phew it was close. Even in the darkness I could see the shock on the skippers face.

Today we went to Gunwharf Quays by car,  took a trip up the Spinnaker tower, and had lunch at a tapas bar on the quay.  We had the meal outside, amazingly warm for November.  Looking forward to Xmas Barby on the beach ! !