Sailing onboard Flying Kefi

Several weeks ago we had a 'day off' to go out sailing with new friends Gedis and Jovi, from Lithuanian, onboard their 40ft trimaran 'Flying Kefi' which was a most enjoyable. The boat is a Dragon Fly 1200 with great performance.  Never having sailed on a "tri" it was an opportunity not to be missed.  We were not disappointed and when the wind picked up later in the day the boat showed her pedigree on flat water boasting impressive speeds - 9 plus kts in 12-15 kts. 

Ready to board

The weather was perfect with clear blue skies, light airs and our first chance to sail past the wind farms in the shallows of the English Channel.  The wind farm's were impressive to see 250 wind turbines in a single farm was a novelty but one we will no doubt get used to when we start sailing down the coast. Getting out of the lock from the Ipswich marina was a good reminder of what we will experience sailing in this part of the world. We motored past the  Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk. This is the UK's busiest container port, dealing with over 40% of Britain's containerised trade. 

Securing the boat in the lock

Felixstowe Port

While waiting for the wind it was time to relax an enjoy the extra space of the trampoline - sheer luxury compared to a yacht.  Leanne enjoyed this, while John and Gedis reviewed the local charts.

Enjoying time out

Boys are into the nav books

Sailing up to a wind farm

The size of each windmill was impressive

Returning back through the lock

The end of a good day with new friends:)