Cruise-in-Company (with pics)

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Just wanted to share some pics with you guys to show that even in the west of Ireland, we do use our boats and often take part in cruise in companies. OK, so the weather wasn't quite the med, but we still all had fun.

Last weekend (mid Sept), we had our last official cruise-in-company (although we'll keep cruising until the weather stops us). This year, there was a twist! When all the boats arrived at their final destination, a surprise Christmas Dinner was organised, to the surprise of all the guests. Santa (yours truly) even made an appearance, with gifts for all participants (adults & children).

Hope you enjoy

Boats at anchor on Lough Corrib (West Ireland)

Arriving at Maam Bridge

On arrival, the children were looking at us like we were crazy as we produced a Christmas tree from our boat

Christmas dinner about to be laid out on the communal table

Yours truly... ho ho ho!

 

[Seastoke]

great to see and a good turn out a bit early for xmas but hay ho ho ho

 

[dunmor]

nice to see a good mix of boats there.

 

[Why Not]

Super pictures! Well done for a wonderful event.
Lough Corrib looks great.

 

[scubaman]

Hi N,

Looks like a lot of fun was had, well done.

Looking at the boats on the raft, the types and sizes of craft look amazingly similar to those typically seen around here. Our boating scenes appear quite similar (minus the christmas tree ).

 

[henryf]

I saw the pictures then had to scroll back up to check the posting date.

You lot aren't normal are you

Looks like fun.

Henry

 

[sprocker]

That looks like a lot of fun, and a fantastic way to meet/make like minded friends.

 

[MapisM]

That looks like a lot of fun, and a fantastic way to meet/make like minded friends.

+1 to all that, well done! :encouragement:

 

[dustywings]

Looks like great fun. Is that a Ranger 36 fourth from the left in the first photo?

 

[Why Not]

Yes, Dustywings - that is a Ranger, but she's longer than 36 ft.
I have a great photograph of her which I will post when I locate it.
She's a very fast cruiser.