Just had a call from Martin - they are still becalmed and motoring, but are slowly making headway. They are not far off the Scilly Islands,(ironically called St. Martin's and St. Mary's). Coordinates are lat 50N long 8W. The crew are trying to find which port has the nearest Customs Office, so locating that will be my challenge for today! Everyone is well and happy and enjoying the sunshine. I've added a link (top right)to the Portsmouth Harbour Web Cam (thanks Ted) Don't let the $ sign deter you - it's free! With any luck, we may see them arrive!
Mary
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Weel done, guys! What an adventure you have had. We all look forward to your pictures and some great stories.
Info I found on the net says that there are no customs offices in the Scilly Islands. Non EU yachts are to fly flag Q and phone 0800 7231110 to clear in.
Great to hear that they are very close.
Rob Meijer
With the help of friends and family in England, we have passed along to the crew the information and numbers to call to clear customs when arriving in UK. Thanks to all.
Mary Shelley
Congratulations on recent progress!
We hope the weather remains good with favourable winds.
We will keep an eye on the Portsmouth webcam when you can post your ETA.
Meanwhile be advised of recent sightings of great white sharks of Devon and Cornwall!
Happy landings,
Nico & Rhona
The Plymouth webcam is very very cool, watching the sun set and the lights come on was beautiful. This has been fun to follow.
Don Egley
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