Recent content by Essex Lad

Just to update you all. It's early days, but Roger is doing extraordinarily well and is touched by your good wishes.

As soon as I can find a way to do so, I will pass on all these very kind good wishes. Thanks everyone, your support will mean a lot to him.

Unfortunately there will be no NtMs service from Tiller Girl for the foreseeable future as Roger is unwell. We'll keep you posted when there is more news. The outstanding orders for ECF burgees are being attended to.

Thanks everyone. We all appreciate your having shown such good interest. Sorry it had to happen, but remember the Pilot is still alive and well!

Usual high standard? We rather hoped we had improved upon that high standard! But never mind, high is good.

Amazing what the suggestion of loss of power can achieve. Let's hope 'the word' is right.

Thank you. Very kind, but all very embarrassing. I haven't told my wife yet (thought it might be a nice surprise for her at the awards 'do'), so was taken aback to see the announcement on YBW. It's all nonsense really. How can you give someone an award for simply being alive? There are also many...

You can see more about Ellen Grace in an article by her owner published on www.eastcoastsailing.co.uk - click on the Latest Article link.

Stone Point in the Backwaters? Actually, I know for a fact that it's the ebb in the Crouch - I have never yet managed to sail over it.

... but a surprising number of people have experienced the power they generate, especially when running against you.

Not RKJ, but thoroughly enjoyed Roger's talk. Well attended too.

... and we know at least one boat you can guarantee to pass (at least to windward), even with the old sails, don't we?

Put me out of my misery (it now being well past crisis day) - what did you do?

Preferably on a glass of your favourite brandy and have a very merry Christmas - then and only then worry about fitting out! And pass me the whisky bottle, will you?

You're a star! I'm primarily just being nosy, but I did also wonder if Tiller Girl and I would have to be renewing the TG chrartlet early in the season.