Falmouth to Penzance Bay

On Friday April 27th we slipped quietly off our anchor in Falmouth harbour just before sunrise and sailed into a fresh NE breeze which took us the 40NM or so around Lizard Point to Penzance Bay where we anchored in the lee of St Michael's Mount, mid afternoon. We thought it might be a good opportunity to try out the folding lobster pot we'd purchased earlier from Rod O'Reely's in Dartmouth. It was to our great surprise later that evening that we found we had caught a large Edible Crab, the better part of a kilo in weight. So, it was crab for breakfast, and a photo shoot for the freshly cooked crustacean. St Michaels Mount is a spectacular place to anchor, but only really good for Easterlies. The town of Marazion has little more than a general store, pub and bakery. I made use of all three in a quick trip ashore. We stayed there for another night while the island continued to give us protection in order to relax and complete our passage plan and make an early start on Sunday around the corner.

Anchored off St Michael's Mount.

Early morning fishing, and Radio 4.

The view from the hill over Marazion.

Still Life with Crab.