After casting off at 10:15, and taking diesel on board, Weeki Wachee entered the lock with many other vessels and motored out at 11:00 under a clear sky.

With a favourable wind it was possible to sail all day. Clouds developed later, there was a little rain and after rounding Dungeness the sea became choppy as the boat ran before the wind. It was very rough entering Dover but, safely moored in Granville harbour, the crew enjoyed spaghetti with pesto for dinner on board.