Sailing my Contessa 26 solo around Britain. Peterhead to Stonehaven. Quite windy.

I’m working on a photo project for my Gallery in Cowes on the Isle of Wight that involves travelling to all the Sea Areas in The Shipping Forecast as heard on Radio 4, and doing as many as possible by on my little sailboat. The hope is to produce a beautiful book of black and white photographs that celebrate the seas and weather that surround us.

[@chris-yale]

Tough old leg, who'd have thought the sanctuary of harbour would be more stressful....for a while, well done👌👌

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

Thanks Chris.

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

Appreciate you watching. And the encouragement! Thanks. N.

[@tonyjones99]

There is a great fish and chips shop in Stonehaven. Great video many thanks.

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

Ahhh… I was only there for a few hours rest..

[@steveparkes1]

Have just come across your channel, so glad I did! You have a new subscriber, look forward to your next video.

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate it. N 😊

[@RoryL83]

Another excellent video Neil! The North Sea looks challenging, to say the least!

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

It seems there is more to avoid hitting than on the Atlantic coast! And the seas are maybe smaller but steeper..

[@johndavey3665]

Hi i did the trip anti clockwise a few years ago

[@MrMikeydrum]

the east coast is a bit barron for marinas, plenty of drying out harbours though.

[@NeilWilliamsGallery]

Yup. Of course that means you have to time your arrival carefully.. and can’t leave apart from at high tide.. which often means 6 hours of foul tide to start the trip.. 😏