Hartlepool to Whitby

It was a fairly late start as there was no point in leaving early as the bridge at Whitby only opened two hours before HW, ie 18:11

So we had the substantial full breakfast in one of the harbour side cafes at Hartlepool Marina, before locking out at 11:30.

We sailed for a short while, but most of the wind turbines off Middlesborough were stationary, so we put the genoa away and motored. 

Chrissy and I have visited Whitby many times and we always take a stroll out along the the harbour wall to the end. I have watched many small boats round the pier, wishing I could be there and today we did.

The hazy weekend sunshine had brought lots of day trippers to Whitby, so we had an audience when we moored at the yacht club pontoon to wait for the bridge. There were crowds of people on the bridge taking photos of the arriving boats. Just after six o'clock the bells started ringing and lights flashed. All the crowds left, and the bridge swung open, allowing us through to the marina. 

We were directed to a berth alongside another vessel. 

Shortly after setting our mooring lines we set off in search of fish and chips. Again, John found a good one, but there was no shortage of choice. 

After dinner we stopped for a pint in the Whitby Yacht Club, where we were made very welcome.