At last a chance to move on. Tomorrow we set off for Arbroath. An early start is needed to arrive there with sufficient water depth to get in. Also if the weather holds a long passage of 65 miles to Peterhead on Thursday.
HW Edinburgh 1343 HW Arbroath 1322
Weather winds NE F5 dropping toF3 during the day
On leaving Glinton we tack across the estuary and ina general NE direction, North of Inchkeith Island following the Northern coastline until we can get atrue course dead North for about 3hrs. Straying offshore until the white tower and leading lights are identified. (Extract from visitmyharbour.com -
You should stay well off shore (a good couple of miles) until this signal tower is on the beam before turning in towards the harbour. This is not just because of the rocky reefs girding the approach but will keep you clear of the maze of lobster pots which impede the aproach. If you can’t locate the leading marks/lights ( highly unlikely because they are very prominent) you should be able to locate the twin towers of St Thomas’ Church and if you run in with them between the beacon on the west breakwater and the small lighthouse on the end of the pier you should eventually pick up the white leading marks just to the right of the signal tower to continue inbound.
The HM here would appreciate a call on #11 to advise him that you are coming in.
Trip 51nm Total 698
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