Sail Chat - 3rd November

At last we were blessed with a nice steady breeze from the east south east and not too much current. It was grey and cool but not many signs of wet suits yet, though odd hats could be seen on some! Seasoned member Rob Heath was in charge and Christopher Parker was his aide. Nice uncomplicated course, beat down and run reach up with, unusually, the middle of the river with the best wind.

Reasonably good show all round with Hywell/ Hannah, Stuart/Nicola Merlins, John/Sue, Ben Alex ( there's a change in craft!) in GP's, good show by Comets with George, Tim, James and David and Ian/Jade and me in Enterprises. Just a nice gentle hours sail with no inconveniences or incidents that I could see.

Very good attendance for the traditional lunch, they must have smelt Shaun's sausages, cooked to perfection by Jo and Alan. Time by Sonja, Claude and Sarah R. Alan helped in kitchen and bar, what a trouper, with Philip. The Commodore and Social Secretary announced the Dinner and Dance was now fully subscribed but not all the dosh and Ian did not manage to elicit any birthdays - how can this be?

Here's to similar next week. Phill

Last updated 9:54pm on 21 November 2024