Windermere Fleet Review

[tcm]

I am pleased to be able to report a very satisfactory review of the fleet at Winderemere last Saturday, hosted by Fleet Admiral Lord Lakesailor. From a prime vantage point on the shore we saw whole squadrons of sailing boats wafting past, some more at anchor and some very powerful-sounding powerboats *nearly* going fast - but not quite. Lakesailor also owns his own small private fleet which we were able to inspect and we also saw an Amphicar. Unfortuantely, the amphicar wasn't flying an ensign, but i'm not sure if needs to when on dry land...

 

[david_e]

Well done Lakesailor.....

...hope that the teak decks were nice & gleaming and appropriate shoes were worn at all times /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

Break Out the Rations

Couldn't pipe 1st Lord of the Admiralty aboard as the gleaming shiny decks of HMS Heron were supported on a trailer ashore and the other two vessels were on special Seagull Support duty, making boarding a ship-shape-shoe disaster.

The nearly-going-fast wooden classic powerboat was attending the first CMBA rally on the lake since the introduction of the 10 knot speed limit. Despite have a "flame-out" yards from the Museum jetty during the review, he had been collared by the Lake Warden earlier in the day.

The Amphicar has a common problem with other Amphicars in that large rubber grommets that keep water out of the 'tub' have a propensity to popping out, so the skipper keeps close to shore at all times.

However after a banquet with myself and the able seamen Lord Matthew left with entourage (and specialist footwear) for an SBS mission in the dark interior of the Lake District. No adverse reports so they must have pulled it off.

Seemingly a succesful visit to the far North which can only improve the entente-cordial as a result of the presence of a junior French Naval Officer.

 

[ParaHandy]

the Lake District Fleet Review Committee (Chair Ms Treehugger) noted that all boats had complied with Environmental Directive No 5.6 and were painted green. However, Mr IMA Twat (prop Shoyte Green Caravans All Over the Fecking Place Ltd), noted that whilst that was suitable when the vessels were close to the shore and thus merged with the surrounding countryside, that was not the case whilst moving about. Mr Twat's son, WOTA Twat, moved a motion that all boats must remain stationary and close to the shore. Ms Treehugger seconded the motion ...