- Towards the evening we work out whether we're going to anchor in a cove or go into a harbour. Anchoring tends to mean we stay sailing for a bit longer and someone usually volunteers to stay warm by cooking some dinner. Working out how to avoid the rocks in the dark is often a good past time. If going in to harbour we tend to get in a bit earlier, and we go ashore for showers, the pub and perhaps a meal out.
- Everyone is expected to give a hand with the jobs on board. Washing up, cooking and perhaps a bit of cleaning are often actually good fun when the floor isn't steady and there are normally plenty of volunteers.
- All boats have loos and showers on board. Most people use the facilities on shore when we are in harbour.
- The end of the day is usually spent round the table, drinking beer or tea, playing cards, and having a good old chat.
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Sailing into an nice anchorage as the sun sets
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