June 7th Firth of Clyde

After a good English breakfast, 3 hours behind the laptop, I´m heading out of the harbour again. The weather is really strange and for the first time I understand what “cyclonic” means in the weather forecast. Very simple. You can expect any wind speed and any wind direction! This is what has happened! Starting with decent south and 15 knots, I saw thunder clouds and thunderbolts coming towards me only 5-6 miles away. Taking down the sail and motoring back to Troon. After half an hour the thunder clouds headed northeast (?) and I thought; maybe sailing again? Up with the sails again and heading north. What happened? First no wind, then heavy rain, then a lot of wind. I gave up. Down with the sails and back to Troon. I got a comment from a friend who saw the AIS track on a web-site: “Do you test the auto pilot”. That’s what´s friends are for. Supporting you……………