does anyone spend christmas day on there boat

[lanerboy]

Are you spending Christmas day aboard

I know of 2 couples in our marina that do but wondered if anyone on here does, last year we went down boxing day for a week but this year we are off to Scotland for a bit of a road trip

 

[rosssavage]

Not this year, but we have, many times. Even had a stupid bloody huge Christmas tree in the cockpit, coz SWMBO wanted it. Had to cut 6" off the top to get the canopy over it!!

Going out for a two day mini cruise on 28th dec, assuming river conditions allow. (Red boards at the moment.. )

 

[EU_Cruiser]

We wish! Boat on the hard 9,350kms away...

 

[johnwest]

Yes, we normally do. Though no Christmas tree on the foredeck this year. Instead a mini artificial tree in the saloon.

j

 

[Momac]

If there is some sun on Christmas day we plan to pay a visit to the boat , which is less than a mile from home.

We will see the new year in afloat.

 

[Hadenough]

Where else?

 

[Wavey]

Lived aboard for 19 years but never managed a Christmas afloat. Always seemed to be family committments which meant I was anywhere but the boat.

 

[RIN]

Not Christmas but we are planning to spend New Year's Eve onboard

 

[SpottyDog5]

Yes,on Spotty again this year at East Cowes Marina.
Go up the pub at midday, drop of Christmas cheer, then back to cook the grub- perfect.
Boxing day, jump on the Rib to watch Tim Griffin enjoy a swim in aid of charity, followed by more Christmas cheer.

 

[Piers]

We did last year, in Beaucette Marina, Guernsey. The sun was so warm and the sky so blue it was shirt sleeve weather as we ate our Christmas lunch outside.

This year we will be family in the UK.

 

[Seastoke]

N Y EVE

 

[crazy4557]

Dependant on weather but if nice will take a pre xmas lunch run out to the Needles and back with extended family, maybe a little hot toddy if it's a bit chilly:encouragement:

 

[lisilou]

Not Xmas day but NYE we most definitely will be
Can't wait!
L

 

[scubaman]

Will be heading north for christmas but at the boat now for a bit of tinkering. Will not be getting afloat though...

 

[Greg2]

Not Christmas....for some reason it has never appealed as we really enjoy the day at home.

Will be aboard for New Year though

 

[Dill et Bound]

Normally do Herm on Boxing Day..
As Piers said, CI last year it was great weather..
This year the boat is up for a bit of TLC in the outdrive area.. nothing serious.
Preventative more than essential I suppose.
When you have something 25 yrs plus old... and a single !! You have to be careful.
Best Wishes, Festive Greetings and all that.

 

[sprocker]

When you have something 25 yrs plus old... and a single !! You have to be careful.

I totally agree! I have my eye on something 25 years old and a single right now. My particular one is in a bottle from Islay though........
I'd love to enjoy Christmas aboard, but I think we need to upgrade to something bigger than 19' first.
Have a good Christmas aboard, everyone that does manage it though.

 

[TheOrs]

I have my eye on something 25 years old and a single right now.

I wondered where that was going!

 

[RogerRat]

I totally agree! I have my eye on a little 25 year old something that's single right now.

I'm still wondering where this is going...

Hey, where are the moderators when you need them? :ambivalence:

Enjoy your special 25 year old. :encouragement:

We also plan to be down or New Year. Happy Christmas & New Year to all.:encouragement:

RR

 

[rosssavage]

Going to the boat in a minute!! Although only to apply another thin coat of varnish to the lower helm and switchboard, then off to family. Going out on 28th, so need to get the full five coats of varnish done by then. Today is coat three...