WednesdayJune 16th 2010

Today's forecast is for a force 3 to 4 with moderating sea's as we decide to leave Bridlington at 5.30am. We leave under the shelter of the cliffs until we reach Flamborough Head where we meet a big swell and head straight into the wind under engine. We make a large detour around the headland and head off towards Hartlepool. At approximately 0830h we are 2 nautical miles off of Filey Brigg when the alternator belt shreds itself. We decided it would be best to head into Filey Bay as it would be dangerous in the swell and we would risk broaching if we stayed. We eventually make the bay with a very hot engine and anchor with steam escaping the engine. We are hailed by another yacht who were alarmed by the escape of steam but all is well and we fit a new belt. After about an hour we set off again and ten minutes later the engine dies and we have to sail back into the bay. There is a blockage in the fuel line and we are on a lee shore so ask the coast guard for assistance. Filey Lifeboat comes to our rescue and tow us into Scarborough. The tow is the fastest ZIGZU has ever travelled through the water and we are doing 9.7 knots. Quite exhilarting under different circumstances. The crew are really great and help us to moor against the wall in Scarborough. More of this to follow........