Set the alarm clock for 3:16 am

How to use the online alarm clock

Finish packing up and head out for Newlyn fish auction when the alarm sounds at 3:16 am. That leaves a sensible margin for getting down to the harbour before 4:00 am without turning the departure into a last-minute scramble. Keep your keys, waterproofs and anything needed for the morning together, so leaving is one clean movement rather than another round of searching.

For an auction departure, choose an alarm tone that matches how readily you wake. A softer sound may be enough in a quiet room and is less likely to disturb the household; a more persistent tone suits anyone prone to silencing the first note half-asleep. Set the volume before settling down and test it briefly. Because this browser alarm cannot alert you once the page is closed or the device goes to sleep, the fish auction journey needs a separate backup alarm if either could happen overnight.

Stepping outside for Newlyn harbour at this hour can mean meeting damp air, even when rain is not falling. Leave a light waterproof layer by the door and allow a moment for misted glasses or a wet windscreen before setting off. The night air may also feel sharper near the water, so clothing that handles moisture is more useful than adding bulky layers after the alarm rings.