The yacht basin is protected from the sea by a locking system and sheltered by the many apartment blocks that circle it.
The one inconvenience for boats and pedestrians alike is the north and west footbridges. They need to be raised when a vessel wants to get from one part of the marina to another. They have been going up and down like yoyo's all week.
We walked to the brokers office - the bridge was up. So you have to wait while 1, 2, or 3 boats go by. This is rather nice the first few times.
We walked to the Chandlers - the bridge was up. We walked to Asda - the bridge was up. We went to get a bite to eat. The bridge was up.
Now, if the bridge is down when we turn the corner we start running. Yesterday 3 girls successfully ran past the sirens and closing barriers to cross the bridge, only for one of them to drop her jacket before crossing. Nice try!
The lock was very busy yesterday with lots of boats going out to get a good view of Eastbourne Airshow. A couple had to be towed back due to engine failure.
Not so today. Overcast, blowy and colder than recently. "It's 'orrible out there" I heard someone say.
The Marina's barbecue on the beach was cancelled. The wind is howling. We chucked all our winter clothes in the bin or took them to the charity shop.
On with the dressing gowns.
I'm battening down the hatches tonight.
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