Penzance to Falmouth

I'm really on the home straight now, with following winds, fair weather and a host of ports to choose from. Today I set out from Penzance to round the Lizard and head into the lovely harbour at Falmouth. In doing so, I passed the most southerly point of my journey.

I had three more encounters with dolphins on the way. Just off the Lizard, I saw one in the distance just as he became aware of me. He came flying towards the boat - literally - leaping completely out of the water to get to me. If he'd been a dog, he'd be an Irish Setter! I wish a could have some as pets, but I fear my garden isn't big enough. Or wet enough.

After rounding the Lizard, it was like entering a different world. For a long time, I've been used to being the only boat around, or at least with very few others. As I approached Falmouth, it became like Picadilly Circus with boats of all kinds coming and going. I saw another small pod of dolphins but they passed astern of me and ignored me. I guess Falmouth dolphins are just a bit too used to boats to show any interest.