#13. Marstrand to Plymouth | London

September 3, 2024, 12:10 UTC | Tower Bridge

Truly stunned to be moored up right next to the iconic landmark Tower Bridge. I see the classic red buses driving over bridge and we meet wonderful people living in a barge community right here on the river bank. They were real lifesavers for letting us raft up next to them when we didn’t make it to the lock of St. Katherine’s dock in time.

We arrived at the mouth of river Thames yesterday morning and started the engine motoring up to London. We had dinner onboard while watching old wharf buildings and docks go by when we motored along. We ended the night with a well deserved pint or two at a pub nearby.

The sailors onboard got this full day to explore London which was a first for many of them. For the crew today is a day for cleaning up the boat and prepping for sailing into the English Channel. We will be heading for a port of call on one of channels isles for some sightseeing before our final destination Plymouth.

Hold Fast!
- David the apprentice