Attn Yacht Drummond

[dolabriform]

Hi Nicky

Thanks for all your help and kicking me out of my " I can sort this " coma!

The Harwich ILB came out last night and pulled me off the bank, all safe and no harm done, apart from my pride!

Thanks again

David

 

[sailorman]

Drummond skipper is Ex Harwich Pilot

 

[MikeBz]

Bob/Nicky/Drummond confusion? More than 1 Drummond perhaps?

 

[sailorman]

Bob/Nicky/Drummond confusion? More than 1 Drummond perhaps?

Bob would be unforgeable

 

[dolabriform]

Or possibly I have the name / spelling wrong

 

[michael_w]

Drummond (the Sadler 34) has recently changed hands.

 

[sailorman]

Drummond (the Sadler 34) has recently changed hands.

Ooooooooooo
whats Bob got now

 

[Javelin]

Drummond (Sadler 34) arrived at Southwold today unscathed though invited the HM's ire by not asking permission to enter given the terse conversation on ch12 when requesting a berth.

 

[sailorman]

Drummond (Sadler 34) arrived at Southwold today unscathed though invited the HM's ire by not asking permission to enter given the terse conversation on ch12 when requesting a berth.

Permission to enter ?????

 

[dolabriform]

Drummond (Sadler 34) arrived at Southwold today unscathed though invited the HM's ire by not asking permission to enter given the terse conversation on ch12 when requesting a berth.

If you see the skipper please pass on my thanks.

Thanks!

 

[Javelin]

Permission to enter the harbour, where invariably they say, "proceed with caution".......

 

[Tomahawk]

Do we have a nomination for the Bathplug at this years Laying Out?

 

[sailorman]

Do we have a nomination for the Bathplug at this years Laying Out?

Wouldnt that be a wake

 

[dolabriform]

Wouldnt that be a wake

I'm a little bit worried about what that suggestion might entail

 

[sailorman]

I'm a little bit worried about what that suggestion might entail

There is a special table in the Bradwell Green Man :encouragement:

 

[dolabriform]

There is a special table in the Bradwell Green Man :encouragement:

What... to lay me out on ?????

( engages warp drive in the opposite direction ! )

 

[sailorman]

What... to lay me out on ?????

( engages warp drive in the opposite direction ! )

We prefer to dine from it

 

[dolabriform]

We prefer to dine from it

phew

 

[nicktheE]

Hi Nicky

Thanks for all your help and kicking me out of my " I can sort this " coma!

The Harwich ILB came out last night and pulled me off the bank, all safe and no harm done, apart from my pride!

Thanks again

David

Hi David

Jo and I are very glad you weren't beneaped.......messing about up rivers and creeks "demands" that one occasionally lucks out. We were inspired by your efforts to dig a channel using an oar and very nearly successful! So no pride lost in our book.

I guess it was Felixstowe's "VOLUNTEER" ILB which attended.......they are so experienced, friendly and helpful.

Best

Nicky & Jo
Sadler 34 DRUMMOND
(Previously owned by the redoubtable Bob Mugford)

 

[nicktheE]

Drummond (Sadler 34) arrived at Southwold today unscathed though invited the HM's ire by not asking permission to enter given the terse conversation on ch12 when requesting a berth.

Easy mistake to misinterpret gravitas over a VHF........I wasn't being terse, rather embarassed, having just failed to raise the HM on ch 80 where I should have been on ch 12 Port Control!

Also I was trying to emulate Lowerstoft Port Control where a previous exchange had gone something like this:

<Lowerstoft Port Control, Lowerstoft Port Control this is Drummond, Drummond over>
<stoft>
What the heck?
<Lowerstoft Port Control this is Drummond, Drummond over>
<stoft>
What, really? Right OK.
<Lowerstoft Port Control Drummond, may we have permission to enter the RNandS dock please over>
<windboat outward bound, proceed on green lights>
Right got you.
<Lowerstoft, Drummond will proceed after windboat clears on green lights, Drummond listening ch 14 out>

....or something very similar!!!!

...and Peter the HM at Southwold is exceptionally welcoming, friendly and helpful. He even had treats for our puppy spaniel! He likes wooden boats, bawleys, smacks and messing about in boats in general. He gave us 1/2 price mooring as we were leaving on the 01:00 HT. He is responsible for the wonderful showers in the harbourmaster's office.

I would not dare to upset such a gentleman and always request permission to enter controlled harbours.

Best

Nicky
DRUMMOND