Whitby to Hartlepool

We left Scarborough bright and early, best time of day, I'm told, as both Scarborough and Whitby are tidal.  Arrived at the Whitby SWM as their yacht race was completing its last lap, I managed to ge in their way, and as usual the wind picked up as we dropped the sails.

The entrance was quite impressive - would have been more so if it hadn't been encased in Scaffolding!

A walk to the Abbey was compulsory - through the winding streets, past lots of little shops, and up 199 steps -  Zilla enjoyed the grass under her feet, we enjoyed the view!

We also went on a trip on a 1937 lifeboat - there were no donkeys here - up the river, to the places yachts do not go!

This boat is apparently being converted into a B & B - no small task, would suit DIY enthusiast, and someone who doesn't mind eating at 30 degrees starboard tilt!


Whitby is the home of the Champion Fryer of the North East, so Fish and Chips had to be sampled.  I'm told they were good.  After that, we had exhausted the delights of Whitby so it was time to move on. Hartlepool awaits.

Another early start and we left Whitby on the 0500 swing bridge opening (makes a change from a lock), sails organised, route plotted. 

This trawler was one of several we saw littered along the coast towards Hartlepool:  Navigator Beware!

Also saw a seal, two dolphins and some puffins!  I was very excited as I have only recently become aware that they are not mythical creatures - I even have a photo, but better ones are available on Google. 

We wove our way round anchored ships off the Tees and went on to Hartlepool.  Slightly early for the Marina so we moored up in the Commercial Fishing Harbour - nestled between fishing boats


We did tell them we had caught Mackeral in the past, so were allowed to stay!

The kittiwakes were ever present, and making use of every ledge they could balance on.

We are now in Hartlepool Marina, sitting in McDonalds', as we have been evacuated from our boat due to what the Police are calling 'An Incident'.  It seems to be a bomb threat, and we are moored within the 200m exclusion zone! 

Welcome to Hartlepool!!

Tomorrow - wind permitting - off to Amble.