Fogbound in Whitby

Just before leaving Seaham we took a look at the impressive WW1 sculpture on the cliffs, the piece was on loan but the town and local council have raised the funds the keep it (See BBC news item).

'Tommy', Seaham

Friday we went on to Hartlepool and spent Saturday catching up on laundry and a quick look around the town.  Not too much to see in Hartlepool, very large marina and a good view from the top of the tower above the art gallery.  Sunday was a good sail down the coast to Whitby, access to the river berths is restricted by the town road bridge with opens two hours either side of high water (18:37 on Sunday).  We were a little early so anchored in pretty Runswick Bay for a cup of tea (Runswick Bay).

Whitby Road Bridge Open

Above is the best view we've had of Whitby, we awoke on Monday to murky, foggy, misty conditions and it's been this way all week.  Our friend Linda arrived for a few days on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday we explored the surrounding areas and visited Robin Hood's Bay and the Whitby Abbey ruins.  A fun day and good to be off the water for a change but the weather was not kind, visibility was poor - mist and drizzle. Today, Friday, it's been a little better and we have high hopes that we'll be moving on tomorrow, the bridge will open around 12:45, and we have a short four hour passage heading for Scarborough.

Some snaps of Hartlepool and Whitby below.

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