What do you in the rain

[Javelin]

Sitting here onboard in Ouddorp listening to the rain sheeting down, having read all the books, manuals, bbc news.........
Wondered what others did on those grotty days whilst aboard on holiday.

 

[MoodySabre]

On board - play games (banagrams, cards etc)
Best bet is to take non-boaty wet gear and head off to town with museums and art galleries.

Go to an organ concert if you are quick http://www.ouddorp.nl/evenementen/2016/08/orgelconcert-in-de-dorpskerk

Otherwise, drink and sleep.

 

[Niffler]

Learn to play the banjo

 

[Champagne Murphy]

On board - play games (banagrams, cards etc)
Best bet is to take non-boaty wet gear and head off to town with museums and art galleries.

Go to an organ concert if you are quick http://www.ouddorp.nl/evenementen/2016/08/orgelconcert-in-de-dorpskerk

Otherwise, drink and sleep.

Oooo! Oooo! Bananarams. We could have an East Coast Bananagrams evening!

 

[Robert Wilson]

Same problem of being in exile in Surrey - I just can't get outside the house in this hot, dry weather. Apparently it's buisness as usual up at home.
Khamsin is ashore on her cradle - I wonder if she has sunk?

Now that would be ironic, and definitely worth a few lines in the national newspapers.

 

[nigelm]

Bacon sarnis
When they're gone head to the pub .

 

[EldadHadani]

Sailor worried by water? isn't it somewhat ironic?

 

[Boz]

Sitting here onboard in Ouddorp listening to the rain sheeting down, having read all the books, manuals, bbc news.........
Wondered what others did on those grotty days whilst aboard on holiday.

A bit further North than you Javelin, in Hoorn on the Markemeer. The weather here has been rubbish, not just rain but cold as well. Walked into town to get some provisions and extended our stay by a day as tomorrow promises to be better and there is a festival on here. The town is like a huge fun fair and yesterday there were literally thousands in the streets with some truly scary rides....

I spent the afternoon trying to get the internet to work with a VPN so that I could listen to the Cricket and the Oympics. The Beeb are so anally retentive with rights restrictions ......

 

[DanTribe]

The steam tram museum is worth a visit, but not open everyday. Amateurish and better for it. There is a horse bus service into the supermarket but I couldn't find where it started. The bar / yacht club is good.
we usually spend rainy days tracing deck leaks.

 

[Habebty]

Oooo! Oooo! Bananarams. We could have an East Coast Bananagrams evening!

WTF is/are bananagrams ?

 

[sailorman]

A bit further North than you Javelin, in Hoorn on the Markemeer. The weather here has been rubbish, not just rain but cold as well. Walked into town to get some provisions and extended our stay by a day as tomorrow promises to be better and there is a festival on here. The town is like a huge fun fair and yesterday there were literally thousands in the streets with some truly scary rides....

I spent the afternoon trying to get the internet to work with a VPN so that I could listen to the Cricket and the Oympics. The Beeb are so anally retentive with rights restrictions ......

On a nice day moor up in the Edam canal ent beside the camp site. all showers ect available there in the site + leccy & water alongside, the HM collects dues in the evening & a pleasant cycle into town & a restaurant & bar in the camp site

 

[Poignard]

Repair something. Varnish something. Do a bit of re-wiring ( I removed several feet of wires recently that were not connected to anything!). Sort out the accumulated rubbish in the lockers. Tidy the chart locker. Sleep. Drink. Cook. Eat.

These seem to be regular jobs on my boat. Years ago I would have included love-making too . And smoking :disgust:.

Last time it rained I changed the engine oil.

 

[Koeketiene]

Wondered what others did on those grotty days whilst aboard on holiday.

Try to make a dent in my reading list.

 

[sailorman]

Repair something. Varnish something. Do a bit of re-wiring ( I removed several feet of wires recently that were not connected to anything!). Sort out the accumulated rubbish in the lockers. Tidy the chart locker. Sleep. Drink. Cook. Eat.

These seem to be regular jobs on my boat. Years ago I would have included love-making too . And smoking :disgust:.

Last time it rained I changed the engine oil.

You must have had frequent oil changes this year

 

[CX54WEK]

Fix a few things, clean a few things, have a few beers, head to the pub.

 

[sailorman]

Fix a few things, clean a few things, have a few beers, head to the pub.

You forgot a Deck Head Survey, most important

 

[Serin]

I spent the afternoon trying to get the internet to work with a VPN so that I could listen to the Cricket and the Oympics. The Beeb are so anally retentive with rights restrictions ......

Ah, the cricket! There is nothing more soothing when standing a lone watch in cold, wet, lumpy weather, than a commentary from the Caribbean.

I am not a cricket fan. But I do love Hoorn

 

[ex-Gladys]

I sailed to Ireland with a mate in 2008, and we got storm bound at anchor in Crookhaven, where the dinghy filled up with 12" of water from the rain. The way we enjoyed this was just to slow the day down. So cup of tea when we got up, over which we planned breakfast. We really savoured breakfast, digested it and about an hour later did the washing up. That set the tone, do everything deliberately and slowly. It is one of the periods of time on a boat that I look back on and remember for being so relaxing. If you're working in a job with any sort of pressure, savour the time to unwind

 

[pmagowan]

I catch drips!

 

[sailorman]

I catch drips!

Or r they Ex Purts