Eyemouth to Arbroath passage. Sorry previous post should be before this one.

Set a course direct for Stonehaven which took me well out to sea- some 13 miles east of the Isle of May. This was the first time I'd ever sailed toward the horizon with no land visible in the distance - quite unnerving for me. Roughly half way through the 65 mile passage right in the middle of the Firth of Forth the wind picked up to about a force 5 a big swell developed and I found myself shrouded in thick fog. Not nice and don't wish to be in that position again. Contacted Forth coastguard who were really helpful and reassuring. I gave them my position twice over the next hour until the fog cleared and the sun came out. They also kept me informed of any major shipping movements in my immediate area. Changed course to Arbroath as the wind wasn't favourable for reaching Stonehaven. Arbroath finally appeared on the horizon after almost 12 hours. Had to heave to off Arbroath for just over an hour to wait for the lock gates to open into the inner basin where the pontoons are located. Moored up and went for a pint of Guiness. Phew!