We waited out the wind, staying in Brighton Marina and filling our time with boat jobs. It is a bank holiday, otherwise Patrick would do a days work - his other work, not boat work. The easy work. We wrote a very short list as we wanted to achieve as little as possible. Mine included laundry. There is a laundrette at the the marina with large washing and drying machines, and it worked really well. Also a trip to the supermarket. By trip, I meant a walk. Oh and clean the bathroom. Patrick agreed to refit a fairlead we lost a few weekends ago, do the final fitting of the ladder attachment and check the engine. I am pleased to say all was achieved and my lesson of the day is not to over-shop until I buy one of those shopping trolley/bags.
We sat and relooked at our plan/tides/weather. It feels like this is going to an hourly exercise until we get up into the Thames River. So we plan to set off to Eastbourne tomorrow at about 12h00. Patrick will do his other work and I will find a way to keep myself busy. Probably research shopping trolley/bags.