I would like to say all onboard were full of the joys of spring but we all knew that this crossing just had to be done to get us back to the UK.  Another trip to pick up supplies and cigs, the bikes and cushions securely stowed in the crew cabin, all fenders out of holders and inboard and we were set.

We left the harbour to a refreshing sea state and pushed on in a north easterly direction.  For once the trip was pleasant and soon we were in an almost smooth sea with the sun shining...ah at last...pleasure cruising :-)

Shifts at the helm took us up to just South of Calais where we informed Dover Coast Guard of our intention to cross the traffic zone.  Even with AIS we came within a Nautical Mile of a ferry but unless he was about to drastically change course then no worries or concerns here. 

Once across the channel we were just under an hour from Ramsgate,  with a tidal push and the wind in our favour we had a comfortable entry into Ramsgate and after a short radio conversation with Ramsgate Marina we secured a nice sheltered berth in the West side of the Royal Harbour.  Ramsgate is extremely busy at this time of year and on both occasions we have needed assistance from the marina staff to find a berth!

A nice healthy meal, well chippy again actually, we settled down for the night with a plan of fuelling at 0700hrs and then heading North to Lowestoft.