FullCircle
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Well, Lynn and I worked all day on Full Circle on the mooring at Burnham. We had a really productive day, and everything went well for us, succesful trip up the mast included, so we toddled off as promised to Paglesham around 5-30.
As we rounded the final bend into Paglesham Reach, a mellifluous voice wafted over the airwaves welcoming us. It was 'Hawkeye' Neville of Artemis, who had spotted us at great distance, so we give the Scouting Observers badge to him. We moored up and had a shouting match across the reach, and Neville offered to launch his tender and come collect us after dinner.
We all got in the little dinghy and made our way back to Artemis. Lovely welcome aboard a lovely boat. Layout and saloon accommodation is ideal for lounging around quaffing hooch. Neville and Jane (sp?) poured it into us, and we enjoyed the evening immensely. Nevile then got back into the water taxi and brought us back again for a good nights sleep.
We welcomed another forumite, Moondancer and his mate Gordon aboard for breakfast, and set out for the days entertainment, a race by the Roach Sailing Association starting at the gentlemenly hour of 1000am.
At first we thought they had started early and raced down the Reach to get to the start line under engine with all the flappy bits flying, but it was OK, and we got a good start. The little Malbec 240 is a flyer, and was not headed at all during the 2 hour race which actually took us 1hr 23m 38s. Dont know the result, as the last boat came in about an hour after us and they have some cunning and arcane local handicapping system. But anyway, for Brian it was a good outing in his new boat.
Had a bit of lunch, then headed back to Burnham and got the sails up, then Lynn put us onto the mooring perfectly in front of an uninvited audience of Solene and Vreny. So enthusiastic, I cleaned the teak. For me to be cleaning the teak must mean that systems are functional. Hell, I even repaired the duff shore power lead.
Also saw Dan Tribe whistling by upwind through the moorings.
Full Circle is just about ready for Oostende now, just got to reseal the tank sender insert and change the oil, and we are away.
As we rounded the final bend into Paglesham Reach, a mellifluous voice wafted over the airwaves welcoming us. It was 'Hawkeye' Neville of Artemis, who had spotted us at great distance, so we give the Scouting Observers badge to him. We moored up and had a shouting match across the reach, and Neville offered to launch his tender and come collect us after dinner.
We all got in the little dinghy and made our way back to Artemis. Lovely welcome aboard a lovely boat. Layout and saloon accommodation is ideal for lounging around quaffing hooch. Neville and Jane (sp?) poured it into us, and we enjoyed the evening immensely. Nevile then got back into the water taxi and brought us back again for a good nights sleep.
We welcomed another forumite, Moondancer and his mate Gordon aboard for breakfast, and set out for the days entertainment, a race by the Roach Sailing Association starting at the gentlemenly hour of 1000am.
At first we thought they had started early and raced down the Reach to get to the start line under engine with all the flappy bits flying, but it was OK, and we got a good start. The little Malbec 240 is a flyer, and was not headed at all during the 2 hour race which actually took us 1hr 23m 38s. Dont know the result, as the last boat came in about an hour after us and they have some cunning and arcane local handicapping system. But anyway, for Brian it was a good outing in his new boat.
Had a bit of lunch, then headed back to Burnham and got the sails up, then Lynn put us onto the mooring perfectly in front of an uninvited audience of Solene and Vreny. So enthusiastic, I cleaned the teak. For me to be cleaning the teak must mean that systems are functional. Hell, I even repaired the duff shore power lead.
Also saw Dan Tribe whistling by upwind through the moorings.
Full Circle is just about ready for Oostende now, just got to reseal the tank sender insert and change the oil, and we are away.
