Newcastle to Hartlepool

As Richard had promised, the bridge opened up at 08:30 and we left St Peters Marina. First, we headed upstream, against the tide, the mile and half to the Millennium Bridge for a photo from the water. After turning round, the tide carried us the nine miles to the sea. 

There was no wind, so we motored all the way to Hartlepool. The sea wasn't rough or choppy, but it did have a rolling swell, causing us to yaw a bit. 

When I'd switched on the instruments in St Peters Marina, the log and echo sounder hadn't come on. I took a quick look and found the screened wire to the transducers had parted. I'll repair it when we get to Whitby. 

Fortunately, we didn't need it as the approach into the lock at Hartlepool was straight forward. John is getting to be very adept at mooring.

The marina at Hartlepool is vast, we even got lost on the pontoons trying to find the exit. A real contrast to St Peters. 

Even in the lock, John spotted a restaurant which needed closer inspection. John's instinct for good restaurants proved to be very sound as we enjoyed an excellent meal in Krimo's.