Today’s the day we head home. Only 3 hours and our 4 and a half month journey will be at it’s end. The day dawns bright. A little wind, puffy clouds and pale blue late summer skies. The wind was kind enough to enable us to sail albeit slowly, most of the way home. Never getting above 8 knots but nevertheless enough to push us in the right direction. We played favourite music through the foghorn system using the radio, and enjoyed the euphoria of the moment . Actually it all felt a bit strange. The wind eventually died and we had to motor sail the last bit. The sea was very calm. We saw harbour porpoises, doing their wheely thing, and enjoyed all the guillemots, gannets and other seabirds that we’re going to miss so much in days to come. We took the main down and prepared the lines and fenders for the last time. J radioed in to Troon to ask if it would be okay to go into the fuel berth. We have to leave the tank full of diesel for overwintering. Fortunately the calm weather meant easy arrival and we could see Sarah from the marina staff, coming down the pontoon to meet us. Then we noticed Paul too, on his way to greet us. They were so welcoming and we were overwhelmed with how wonderful it was to be back. Once we’d filled up with fuel, we made our way to our favourite berth F 14. Craig was there to meet us, welcome us and help with the final landing. We are so grateful to all Our friends at Troon yacht haven, you have made coming home so special. Thank you ! The first thing to do after the immediate jobs, was to celebrate our safe return. 🥂🥂. ! It’s difficult to put into words our feelings, so I am probably not going to try too hard.
Our world has been an 11 m sailing boat for the last 4.5 months. She has carried us through rough seas and past high cliffs, through muddy rivers and over shallow sandbanks, she’s had her anchor stuck in boulders and her rudder attached to lobster pots.
She has risen to every challenge and responded to every request.
She has been our constant friend and companion, who has kept us safe through everything. It is impossible to say enough thank yous to our wonderful sailing boat …”Angelique “.
Sue x
Leaving Millport 
Heading home 
After 2,200 nm 
Thank you Troon! 
Arrived 
Angelique 
Congratulations to you both on successfully completing your epic voyage. A fantastic achievement!!
We have loved following you every step of the way through your excellent blog.
Welcome back ⛵️🥂
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Thank you for your kind words and all the encouragement! 🤗
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Welcome Home. An excellent achievement and thank you for allowing me on for a small part of the journey. Look forward to catching up when the ground stops wobbling. Cheers Stan and Kate
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Thank you Stan and Kate! Looking forward sharing memories over a pie! 😊
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Brought tears to my eyes so how you feel I can’t imagine. Congratulations on your achievement – not only the sailing but four and a half months on a yacht together – a great partnership ! I am going to miss your daily reports- I looked forward to them so much. See you both soon! Just been sailing with Tina and Ben – a first – feeling our own small personal achievement!! xxx
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It’s been great knowing you’re there! And we’re looking forward to sharing the story in person soon! 😊
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What a fabulous achievement to you both. I have followed every blog with passion and enjoyed them so much……It felt at times like I was at sea with you both. It was great to be able to welcome you home on your return and hopefully you enjoyed celebrating with the bottle of fizz.
Angelique is a wonderful lady, as you know I sailed on her many times during her previous ownership and she always looked after us with great care.
Enjoy your time ashore now and look forward to following your next adventures where ever that may take you?…………I hear a round Ireland trip is a pretty special trip to do. 😜
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Thank you so much for all your help, support and kind words. And for such a great welcome home! 🥂!! 😊
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Congratulations to you both. We’ve loved reading about your adventures – even the scary ones will be looked back with fondness.
Lesley and Willie
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Thank you! See you soon! X
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Congratulations to you both on completing your sailing journey, what an achievement. Have loved following your blog, well done Sue on keeping everyone updated with your ups and downs! Look forward to seeing you at the bbq on Saturday.
Love Cath & Gareth xx
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Thank you! It’ll be great to see you 🤗 x
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Welcome home.
I have so enjoyed following your journey and reading your blog it would make a good book.
I have learnt so many interesting facts about our wonderful island.
I look forward to seeing you in the field with Molly.
Martin
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Thanks Martin! Will be home soon. It’s been such an adventure…! I’ll be able to bore everyone for weeks😆! Looking forward to seeing you all 🐕
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What a wonderful achievement !
Many, many congratulations. It has been marvellous and thrilling to follow you closely on every part of your voyage and live through such vivid and beautifully observed and recounted experiences.
Safe home for the intrepid couple and your supporting rotating crew !
A fantastic feat of navigation and seamanship and seawomanship, as well as of fortitude and testimony to the strength and depth of your bonds and friendships.
Deep admiration combined with delight that all has been well for you and the good ship Angelique.
With love and all good wishes
Christine and John xx
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Thank you so much! Your support throughout has been steadfast and we have felt very fortunate to have such good friends to empathise, sympathise and encourage, throughout our journey. Looking forward to seeing you soon! X
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Congratulations to you and Angelique, well done! What an amazing trip, we will miss your Blog!! All the best at home.
Regards Martin (yacht Serenity)
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Thank you both! We are already missing our boating life! Let’s hope we meet again soon! We will keep an eye on where Serenity is next season 😊
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