We leave Dover as they open the lock gates. I just love the English polite talk on the VHF that makes it a joy to speak to even the busy Port control in Dover. “Melody, this is Dover Port Control. You are free to leave by the south entrance. Have a nice day sir. “. No wind today except a light westerly breeze so we steam out of the harbor and go west to reach Brighton. The day is very undramatic and we come by beautiful formations of chalk cliffs – the most beautiful named seven sisters.

Göran collects the lines as we leave Dover

DOver castle

Chalk cliffs

Seven sisters

The Brighton marina is Englands largest marina and the breakwater is impressive. We go into a narrow passage into the harbour that makes it very protected but also adding some current to the thrill to come into this marina. Again, we have contacted the marina on VHF and got a polite direction to pontoon A where we moor for the night.

Coming into Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina – largest in UK

Everything goes swift and after just a couple of minutes we have maps in hand and start planning where to go to get something to eat. We had first thought we should go to the famous pier but get recommended another seafood restaurant in town. We go for a walk into town and get a table outside in the sun. Again, the seafood is delicious and we sit around talking for a long time.

Brighton Pier

Chilling

Seafood again!