Spot the Motorboats! (Dozens of QE2/CLYDE Pics, needs broadband)

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It was a very busy day on the Clyde on Sunday, Cunard had arranged for the QE2 to visit the Clyde to celebrate Callum's 3rd birthday, and forum members came out in the hundreds to join in!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here are a small selection of the boats we saw on Sunday!
The Sea WAS flat calm, all the waves were as a result of all the wakes of the boats.

See if you can name the different makes of boat and if you can Spot the forumites boats cause there are some there! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Believe it or not, I have more if anyones interested!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Cheers

Al.
PS, NOTE to self, I must hold the camera straighter! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Great photos, I think there's an entire website's worth there .... thanks

Did I hear something about Muriel Grey's boat sinking on the Clyde while QEII watching - or is this a figment of my imagination?
 
I have no idea how many boats were out, but definately into the 100's, I'd guess probably nearer 200!

Some more mobo pics, Raggie pics will be posted on Scuttlebutt later.
Starting with our mode of transport for the morning.
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It really was a fantastic spectacle, one never to be repeated, and never to be forgotten!

Cheers

Al.
 
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Great photos, I think there's an entire website's worth there .... thanks

Did I hear something about Muriel Grey's boat sinking on the Clyde while QEII watching - or is this a figment of my imagination?

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That is only a small selection of what i took, It was just such an amazing site, one of the best couple of hours I've ever spent on water!

Yes the boat did sink, but as far as I was aware it was middle of the afternoon when they went to view the QE2 whilst she was docked.
I think she hit a submerged object and sank fairly quickly, but luckily all were safely rescued from the water.

Cheers

Al.
 
Great pics, and some fine boats
Is that big blue and white one Gludy's? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Happy birthday Callum.

I hope callum appreciated all the fuss for his birthday.
Do you think he'll always expect this degree of fuss. How will you out do this next year. A few balloons won't do it.
 
Thanks for the pics!

Shame the QE2 is going to leave Southampton for the last time under the cover of darkness /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif She sails at 6pm on Novemeber 11th.

Rick
 
i think the blue and white boat at no 15 in the second lot of photos used to be gludy`s boat /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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Happy birthday Callum.

I hope callum appreciated all the fuss for his birthday.
Do you think he'll always expect this degree of fuss. How will you out do this next year. A few balloons won't do it.

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Ah, Next year is easy, apparently the QM2 is visiting the Clyde for the first time!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers

Al.
 
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Thanks for the pics!

Shame the QE2 is going to leave Southampton for the last time under the cover of darkness /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif She sails at 6pm on Novemeber 11th.

Rick

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Yes, And my mother and Father will be on it, all the way to Dubai. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers

Al.
 
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Yes, And my mother and Father will be on it, all the way to Dubai. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Cool, get them to take a photo of me - I'll be the one with red and green lights /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

(Seriously, probably won't bother as I think it could be stupid out there, given the close quarters and darkness).

Rick
 
Al

I didn't see the motoring cone on the red hulled yacht. Was it there and did I miss it?

Ducks and runs for cover........ /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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