Good weekend - chilly; but good

[Marmalade]

Got kicked out of our berth at Shotley this weekend to make way for their boat show. Figured we didn't need a marina anyway, so trundled off down to Brightlingsea on Friday evening - water taxi running and whilst price was a little higher than previously - the rumoured king's ransom wasn't demanded. The HM, in the best traditions of the port, greeted us in his boat and showed us to a berth. Visited a curry house of some renown and consumed eastern fare and beer.

Saturday: and a bouncy sail out of the Colne and then a right turn into the Blackwater - picked up the visitors' buoy at MSC.

Sunday - back to Shotley on a conveniently timed ebb; arriving in the harbour as the last of the wind faded and in the evening sunshine. To crown it all, whatever gin palace had been in our berth had already legged it, so we were able to put her back in the right place.

Chilly all weekend but we were sailing. What's not to like?

Anyone else get out?

 

[Seashoreman]

Had a fantastic sail on Sunday. Never got out of river but got a few hours of 'shake down'.

 

[michael_w]

Took two complete novices out on Saturday, they'd never been on anything smaller than ferry. Motor down the Orwell to Trinity Terminal, jib sail back to a mooring off Clamp House for lunch and then jib sail back to Fox's.

Verdict? "The best day out for ages. Why haven't we done this before? We're booked on a dinghy course at Grafham Water next month!"

 

[Bru]

Had a sail Saturday down river, had a sail Sunday back up the river. Happy!

 

[Athene V30]

Spent Sunday swapping the pump from Karouise's head with Alchemist's. Still doesnt work so recon the outlet pipe has a blockage - presumably came with the boat! Ordered a new hose on ebay but trying to work out how to remove the current hose without emptying the contents into a locker or the bilge! I recon a couple of wooden wedges, one each end to keep the blockage inside the tube. Think will be changing it in Burnham before the forum dinner.

Was bumpy on the mooring.