Sailing from Portland to the Isle of Wight, our first passage through the Needles Channel, and mixed impressions of the Solent. 27 July 2019 02:00 Departure in darkness under engine. At least there’s no fog and we can see where we are going. Wind B3-4 SW. 03:30 We’re out of the harbour, pointing east, and making way under sail. 06:00 Making reasonable way, even though … Continue reading Sailing from Portland to the Isle of Wight via the Needles