Finally, we get the chance to leave Glasson!
Weather: Overcast
We were shocked to find out the arrangement on leaving Glasson Dock, VHF radio's are not used. You simply get ready to leave the dock about 2 hours before high tide, and circle the dock ready for the gates to open.
We found out its not "first come first serve" as Tinkerbell II was first, Marshala second and then Nancy Kelly, we were all circling the dock when suddenly a Navy Frigate's engine started and the crew set off. The Lock gate operators pointed at the Navy ship (no use of radio at all), and the Navy ship entered to the lock gates.
An hour passed and the Navy ship moved to the next area of water. Tinkerbell II, Marshala and then Nancy Kelly moved into the lock gate where the Navy ship was, ready to move on, and out of the river.
Rough route to be taken to Roa Island
Navy Ship, "Exploit"
Passing a light house, when leaving Glasson
Started to get rough in the river
We finally arrived at Barrow, between Piel and Roa Island. This stop over night was to break up the journey, as 12 hour sailing in circles gets boring. A late start of about 10am the next day to get into Fleetwood for high tide at about 3pm.
Roa Island at sunset
Rough route to be taken from Roa Island to Fleetwood
Back safe in Fleetwood
Marshala made it safely back to Fleetwood, and now looks shinier than ever!