pau11 wrote:
Thanks for the welcome and advice...

I'll give it a go close to the coast and maybe take it down to spain
for the summer...see how it goes and maybe upgrade next summer....

Is there essentials i need? I've got the anchor...would i need a
radio?? i sound like a right idiot!!!


Don't know your regulations over there...but here you would be expected
to have certain minimal safety equipment...such as PFDs, heaving line,
bailer, whistle or horn and a light if out at night.
Check out your local requirements.
I'd recommend a half decent VHF radio and at least a hand bearing
compass in case fog rolls in..
I looked at a google map and it appears that the island is only five
miles off the coast, and inside the channel. If the weather report is
for a fine day, I'd try it.