On Thursday, I made a shorter passage from Lyme Regis to West Bay. At both Lyme Regis and West Bay, the harbourmasters and teams were both friendly and helpful.

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The early morning was calm and clear

We have walked along the coast path here. Interesting to see it from the other side

The campsite as Eype slopes down from the left. We spent a very enjoyable night here last year

The weather has clouded in and the wind begun to rise. Time to think about entering West Bay

The cliffs beyond West Bay

The swell is crossing the entrance at right angles. Interesting for a first-timer.

The entrance is no problem to the local craft.

West Bay is small but well worth the visit

The gigs return

This type of floating pontoons fits Blue Mistress

The architecture reminds me of France

The original inner harbour dries at low water leaving a small deeper pool

To be continued . . .

Images by Bill Whateley