Select the Satellite view on the map to see Les Minquiers. Select the symbol in the top right hand corner of the map to toggle full screen.

After breakfast we motored south for about 20k to Les Minquiers, an area in the ocean of about 15k by 10k of rocks and shallows that are over 90% submerged at high water - an amazing place. Historically its sovereignty was disputed but it now belongs to GB.

Departing against a gentle wind and some tide.

Not a cloud in sight and the promise of a warm day to come.

Heading for Maitresse Ile.

The famous 'most southerly toilet' in the British Isles.

Main street.

The famous loo.

Someone decided to use the loo so a bucket of water was fetched.

Salutay at anchor with Jersey in the distance.

Sadly the time had come to leave.

We landed on a sandbank which had about an hour of exposure left with the flooding tide. (photo acknowledgement Dan J)

We then paddled against the tide to a spot on the sandbank where we could ferry glide back to Salutay (photo acknowledgement Monika L-B).

I had motored against the flow and when Salutay was clearly achievable I went back to see if anyone needed assistance; this can be seen on the GPS trace. After boarding we motored north to the west of Jersey to the bay in Sark where we'd anchored on day 1.