Argonautical
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Well the day finally came, and we had our handover day from 'Pipedreams Previous Keeper'.
Here we are Kids n All ready to go.
He expertly drove her out of Sparkes, and immediately offered me the helm! Not too hard at first, was my initial thought..............save for a bit of low speed zig zagging everytime we crossed another boats wake.
Quickly we were heading towards the old forts, ( I said Forts!!), at a very comfortable 25 knots or so.
Rob was cool calm and very encouraging on our first journey, and even let me take her right up to the temp moring at East Cowes.
Tied her up and couldnt resist a photo............what a cracking looking boat, when the sun shines, even if I do say so myself!!
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Lunch and all the kids messing around was over, we were off again...............(Sorry to anyone whos lunch was ruined by 5 noisy BOYS!!)...................New skipper forgot the fenders, and had to stop having just got back on the plain, lesson quickly learnt.
A Quick anchorage, in Osbourne Bay, created another first, a great experience and definately one for a kiddie free weekend /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
We were joined by a fantastic Squadron owned by a regular on here, who rafted alongside our anchorage, temporarily blotting out the sun with a huge boat indeed. Nice to meet you Graham! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Looking forward to meeting you again soon!
Forgot to add..............Bloody anchor packed up...........Rob wound it in like a goodun..............first trip..............first breakage!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
On the way back 3100 rpm and The 'Tigress' was catching up fast....................Rob suggested a quick blast up to 3900 RPM, and quickly she was catching no more, a clean hull, and new anti foul gave us 35.8 knots /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The kids all had a quick go at avoiding the lobster pots too, loving everyminute of the boating experience..............all three of ours cant wait till next weekend..............Wifey Maggs loved it too, driving Pipedream was a great experience, and she took her safely back into Sparkes under Robs experienced guidence.
Just to bring this tail to a swift end, fantastic day, cant wait ti Saturday already, hope its not raining, Cant wait to do the Day Skipper course with Geargo week on Friday, and what do you do after dark with a cold Bud in your hands?????
Turn On The Blue Lights!
A great day, met some nice people, this is what all the up-front costs are about!
Thanks Rob, 'Anytime' my friend!
Jas.
Here we are Kids n All ready to go.
He expertly drove her out of Sparkes, and immediately offered me the helm! Not too hard at first, was my initial thought..............save for a bit of low speed zig zagging everytime we crossed another boats wake.
Quickly we were heading towards the old forts, ( I said Forts!!), at a very comfortable 25 knots or so.
Rob was cool calm and very encouraging on our first journey, and even let me take her right up to the temp moring at East Cowes.
Tied her up and couldnt resist a photo............what a cracking looking boat, when the sun shines, even if I do say so myself!!
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Lunch and all the kids messing around was over, we were off again...............(Sorry to anyone whos lunch was ruined by 5 noisy BOYS!!)...................New skipper forgot the fenders, and had to stop having just got back on the plain, lesson quickly learnt.
A Quick anchorage, in Osbourne Bay, created another first, a great experience and definately one for a kiddie free weekend /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
We were joined by a fantastic Squadron owned by a regular on here, who rafted alongside our anchorage, temporarily blotting out the sun with a huge boat indeed. Nice to meet you Graham! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Looking forward to meeting you again soon!
Forgot to add..............Bloody anchor packed up...........Rob wound it in like a goodun..............first trip..............first breakage!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
On the way back 3100 rpm and The 'Tigress' was catching up fast....................Rob suggested a quick blast up to 3900 RPM, and quickly she was catching no more, a clean hull, and new anti foul gave us 35.8 knots /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The kids all had a quick go at avoiding the lobster pots too, loving everyminute of the boating experience..............all three of ours cant wait till next weekend..............Wifey Maggs loved it too, driving Pipedream was a great experience, and she took her safely back into Sparkes under Robs experienced guidence.
Just to bring this tail to a swift end, fantastic day, cant wait ti Saturday already, hope its not raining, Cant wait to do the Day Skipper course with Geargo week on Friday, and what do you do after dark with a cold Bud in your hands?????
Turn On The Blue Lights!
A great day, met some nice people, this is what all the up-front costs are about!
Thanks Rob, 'Anytime' my friend!
Jas.
