Where is everyone

[shanemax]

I am out for a week. I travelled the length of the Orwell and anchored at Trimley marshes. I passed the restaurant boat Allen Gardiner, 2 cruisers 3 yachts and once at anchor and dark the Orwell lady disco boat came by with loades of lights and loud music and the laughter and loud talking of people pissed and enjoying themselves. Talk about passage planning.I had planned Brightlingsea but zero wind so I am not willing to motor all the way.

 

[shanemax]

I keep looking at my flag for inspiration, but the flag needs a double dose of viagra.

 

[shanemax]

There is now a light southerly so it has to be the Deben.

 

[shanemax]

How things change so quickly. I got out the front as far as beach end buoy on my way to the Deben and the engine started missing and with no wind to get me out of trouble I have turned back.

 

[shanemax]

I have run my bilge keeler up the beach at Stutton because I don't like working on engines over the water. The tide has about 12 Inc to go and I will be able to step off. Beautiful spot as I am sitting on a sand bar.

 

[The Q]

I was sailing round in very slow circles on the broads.. sometimes backwards...
1 hour to do about a mile .
Now I'm home about to open a can..

 

[shanemax]

I was sailing round in very slow circles on the broads.. sometimes backwards...
1 hour to do about a mile .
Now I'm home about to open a can..

Yes. I understand. It was little wind or no wind with the sails just hanging limp.

 

[shanemax]

I am nearly out of fuel so heading home tomorrow. The engine is still missing badly and yes I have changed the plugs but I think the carb needs to come off.

 

[shanemax]

Change of plan, heading home tonight after 6 enjoyable days. Now motoring up the Stour as wind on the nose. Hope to be back out Tuesday if the weather stays OK cheers