Practical Boat Owner

That sinking feeling…

We keep our Westerly Pageant Dayspring II in Lyme Regis harbour, enjoying day sails with occasional local cruises. Last year we decided to cross the bay to spend some time in Torbay, having heard good things about Torquay harbour.

Heading south-west from Lyme often means motor sailing, and the beautiful late summer day we chose was no exception.

The trusty Beta 14 was fired up and running perfectly, the sails were raised as a gesture to our status as a sailing boat, and we were off in the sparkling sunshine headed into a

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