Day 3, Passage 3
Another overexciting day in our adventuring! Wanted to leave Eastbourne at 0830 only to discover there wasn't enough water the other side of the lock.  Anyway finally went into the 0930 lock and unfortunately just after we locked out into a very narrow channel I managed to wallop Bertie on the head with a fender.....He was, as you would expect, totally stressed. Managed to start sailing away from Eastbourne at 1000, with the wind behind us.  Most of the time we were managing 6 knots.  It was a bit dull and overcast, so the only photo we managed to take was of Dungeness Power Station.

Dungeness power station

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As we approached Dover, it all became a bit fraught.  Although the sun came out, the waves got rather huge, and we were absolutely whizzing along.  However, entrance into Dover therefore became rather more exciting than we really wanted.  Had to get the main down before we whooshed into the harbour wall, then once inside the harbour it didn't appear to be obvious where the marina was.  Eventually found it, got sorted and looked after. Managed to average 6 knots and the trip was 1 hour  less than we had anticipated (thank goodness).  We are now settled in and will be here tomorrow, because the forecast for Sunday is not too good.  Better take Bertie out for a walk now as I really need to creep round him.