grandpaboat
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My father shifted to a mooring off Storrs Hall on Windermere in the mid 60s and became very friendly with those running the CCPR. I kindly had the use of a School GP14 which is how I began to learn my sailing skills and continue learning to this day.Early 60's, Cadet dinghy, schools sailing camp on Chasewater in the Midlands. Totally hooked, used to go back to the camp evenings and weekends to help out and get a sail. Progressed to teaching other kids to sail at adventure camp in Wales and CCPR centre on Windermere whenever possible. First cruiser was chartered from the Navy in Gosport with skipper Davey Jones (honestly). Took until I was 29 before I could buy our first Vivacity 20 cruising boat.