Lizard Point
Many years ago whilst taking part in the Wolf Rock yacht
race, (Plymouth - Wolf Rock - Plymouth) the skipper was contemplating the possibility
of a short cut by rock hopping
through the sea area south of the Lizard, when a loud, audible, vocal warning was issued by the coast guard to us ' that
we were standing into danger !'
Thus advised it was decided that we would opt for the safer
circumnavigation on route to the western approaches
Since then I've sailed by well clear to seaward on a number of occasions and walked the
coastal pathway a few times, viewing the breaking waters from north and south.
The experiences confirmed in my mind that it would be a suitable topic to include
in my sailing portfolio of art-work.
A distinctive, prominent headland a few miles to the west of Plymouth
crowned with an old chapel to remind the wary sailor to offer up a short prayer
for safe passage when on his rolling way.
When approached from the South -West there are often wind against tide over-falls stretching out
for a mile or more from the rocky shore. Take heed and leave well clear.
