Day Ten : Crosshaven, Ireland

Today is a lay day and we meet up with other crews from the Little Ship Club to visit the gardens at Lisselan in Clonakilty. As well as rare trees, the spectacular rock garden and the extensive Rhododendron garden, the Fuschia Gardens are a particular highlight. We were given access to the walled fruit and vegetable gardens and invited to pick strawberries and raspberries from the bushes.

Then it was time for afternoon tea on the terrace with sandwiches, fairy cakes and homemade scones with strawbery jam from the estate.

After such substantial fare, we opt for a Mexican themed supper on board of freshly prepared guacamole with red bean and red pepper salad.