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    Sailorman: missing in action?

    Very best wishes to Roger and his recovery. Just catching up on this thread. I am sure he will be pleased to have so many great wishes shared via this forum.
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    A request for some East Coast wisdom

    Strangely enough we bought a Sigma 38 and have thoroughly enjoyed the ability to get places quickly and great upwind capability. We sold the racing sails and focused on cruising upgrades. Initially we thought the draft may limit us but this has not been the case re places we have wanted to...
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    Oostende von anchor

    Safe trip Will, looked like a great night for a Nth Sea crossing.
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    Save Southwold Harbour

    Unbelievable! An amazing place worth saving in every respect. Signed.
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    Tell me about Brightlingsea Marina...

    Another yacht caught by the shoal!
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    Tell me about Brightlingsea Marina...

    If you come into the marina no1 Harbour Square for drinks and eats. Dinner Thurs Fr and Sat evenings. Great location and alternative option to pubs and YC. Great view and watch harbour tooing and froing. Great coffee!
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    Tell me about Brightlingsea Marina...

    View this morning. Strong advice to keep to the channel.
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    Tell me about Brightlingsea Marina...

    Arrived Brightlingsea yesterday and was offered a berth in the West dock free electricity and Wi-fi. We were berthed on the Nth Cardinal end of the east pontoon.Harbour master very helpful took me across to check out procedure for getting in with 38ftr. Decided the breeze was better on the...
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    Update on wind farms in the North sea

    We went direct from Southwold to the Roompot and met the Guardship on the Borselle Wind Farm. The new chart shows the passage through the proposed wind farm and as ofAug last year no turbine installation .
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    Quiet day on the Orwell

    Cheers Matthew.
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    Quiet day on the Orwell

    We left Southwold having enjoyed a two winters and a summer season on Saturday. Very enjoyable shakedown arriving back at RHYC . Occupied our Pin Mill mooring - so sorry Murphy we’re back! Great to have enjoyed all that Southwold charm and now looking forward to the joys of lots of...
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    Feasible costal marina for someone living in East Midlands

    We are a tad further Sth between Peterborough and Stamford - but having spent a couple of weekends looking for the ideal location ThecWash to The Blackwater we have settled on the R Orwell. This has been for 10 yrs now. There are moorings or all year marinas and offers sheltered sailing when...
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    Thetford Porta Potti 335

    PM sent
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    Conway Cambridge DL trailer tent

    Happily now sold for the asking price.
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    Conway Cambridge DL trailer tent

    Serious offers will be considered.
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