Roompot

Today Bonita is back in the Netherlands.Allan and I set sail from the Swale yesterday lunchtime and this evening locked into the Roompot in the southern Netherlands. Although we had hopes of a reasonable breeze mostly we had light winds. We had clear weather for crossing the shipping lanes, which is definitely welcome. The night was enlivened by a number of rain squalls with plenty of wind and spectacular lightening. 

We had thought of going to Flushing, but we were late for the tide in the River Schelde, so we came a few miles north and locked into the Osterschelde at Roompot. We tied up at the marina to find two friendly Dutch immigration officers waiting to stamp our passports. I was impressed that they had come to meet us to avoid causing us any inconvenience or delay. They didnt ask to see any of Bonita's ships papers or want to know if VAT had been paid on her, for which I was grateful.

Bonita in the lock at Roompot : Allan on deck and yellow Q flag hoisted to indicate we have come from outside the EU.