Day 9, passage 5

Well we made it to Shotley Marina, Harwich.  It was a very, very long day.  Left Ramsgate at 6.30 and arrived here at 5.00. Bertie had really  had enough.  The day was just grey and overcast, and although we crossed the Thames Estuary, which is very busy with shipping, we saw very little because it was so overcast.  The entrance into Harwich/Felixstowe was very long and it seemed to take forever to get to the Marina.  No photos because there was just nothing to take of.  We will be checking out the weather shortly to see if it's a good idea to move on to Lowestoft tomorrow.  I think Bertie will rebel, but his part in crewing is a bit minimal!  However, this marina is lovely.  I think I will do a review of marinas...... We have now moved three charts and two tidal stream atlases into the filing system.  Only another 14 left!  We have now also completed 180 nautical miles, i.e. 10% of the trip.  I'm off to have a shower now in these lovely facilities.