Leighb
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Driving back along the Strand at 16-20 this afternoon in slashing rain we saw a yacht sailing up river with just a jib, must have been truly vile out there.
Was it you?
Was it you?
Were you out today?
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Koeketiene
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Master_under_Dog
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The Strand? Didn't know you could see the river from there. Perhaps from the top of Villiers Street beside Charing Cross station? 
PaulGooch
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Just saw Felixstowe on the local news, huge waves crashing over the sea wall. Bloody glad i wasn't out there.
Lodesman77
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Not that bad. Been on the river all day. Didn't see it go over 32 knots once...
Did decide not to leave the mooring though...
Did decide not to leave the mooring though...
Gargleblaster
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It was, but I never left the Roach River. Like Lenseman I made the decision to have a cup of tea and not leave the mooring buoy.
rudolph_hart
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I was out, and it was vile. Wind wasn't that bad (35kt in gusts), but the rain just did not relent. Locked out of Heybridge basin, which was fun because the wind was blowing almost straight into the lock. Then we headed up to Maldon to be craned out at Fullbridge, which has a nice lee close under the hill.
AliM
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The Strand? Didn't know you could see the river from there. Perhaps from the top of Villiers Street beside Charing Cross station?
Yes you can - I have a lovely view of the river from the Strand - mind you I am on the 6th floor!
Leighb
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tillergirl
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I don't suppose you want to know that this is where I am! I am working though!!!
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Koeketiene
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AliM
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Ah, but can you see the Orwell Bridge?
No, but the visibility is not good today.
nigelm
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Cantata
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Oh not that old story again.
It does look a bit like Jaywick, though. Watch out for yourself along there.
I was on board this morning, occasional sunshine before the rain arrived at lunchtime, rather blowy at times from the NE but the boat was steady as a rock, bless 'er.
Mainly because she's standing on the hard...
Gargleblaster
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Well I'm off to Grenada tomorrow for 5 weeks sailing. Temp 27 to 30 deg C. Winds 12-15 knots from the East. Really looking forward to it. Up to the BVIs and back on an Island PAcket 460. Sounds like Heaven to me. Better than the Roach River in mid November with 35 knots of wind and constant rain.
Cantata
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Marvellous. Envy, envy. Have a great time.
tillergirl
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Me envious as well. No chance to sail here. Dare I try the hotel's topper on Saturday? I suspect it might not float on the surface with me on it......
Saguday
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Well I'm off to Grenada tomorrow for 5 weeks sailing. Temp 27 to 30 deg C. Winds 12-15 knots from the East. Really looking forward to it. Up to the BVIs and back on an Island PAcket 460. Sounds like Heaven to me. Better than the Roach River in mid November with 35 knots of wind and constant rain.
Yum!
We expect lots of pics when you get back