These photos of Stella sailing at Breydon Regatta were taken by Damian Dunkley and sent courtesy of Kate Warwick. The regatta was several years ago when Stella won (naturally) the afternoon race and the high handicap trophy.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Saturday 4 April 2009
new maritime collection available
There is a new maritime collection available for all keen sailors. Old Salt's musings have recently hit the shelves. With reflections on his extensive experience both on the water and off it (at the bar), it has quickly become the new maritime must-read. Copies are available from the venerable sea-dog himself, Old Salt.
The anticipated favourable, not to say rave reviews in the national press have for some unaccountable reason not yet appeared, but here in the meantime is a selection of comments received.
A sailing friend: “I recognise in him some characteristics that I have myself – very worrying!” [What can he mean? - OS]
A more perceptive sailing friend:“Words of wisdom indeed" [How true]
A Bishop: “Not quite Lenten reading perhaps”[Also true]
A friend: “OS’s dedication in the arduous task of pub research is truly heart-warming” [Heartwarming]
At least no-one has yet written to say “Thank you for sending me your book. I will waste no time in reading it”.
The anticipated favourable, not to say rave reviews in the national press have for some unaccountable reason not yet appeared, but here in the meantime is a selection of comments received.
A sailing friend: “I recognise in him some characteristics that I have myself – very worrying!” [What can he mean? - OS]
A more perceptive sailing friend:“Words of wisdom indeed" [How true]
A Bishop: “Not quite Lenten reading perhaps”[Also true]
A friend: “OS’s dedication in the arduous task of pub research is truly heart-warming” [Heartwarming]
At least no-one has yet written to say “Thank you for sending me your book. I will waste no time in reading it”.
on the water again
FC1 has taken to the water for 2009. Mr & Mrs Rev T have moved the boat to Somerleyton from its winter mooring at St Olaves. After a couple of cold and chilly days, the weather improved and they enjoyed a gentle sail up to the place they DO like [Beccles]. After a pint of beer in the Swan House at Beccles, Rev T reports that the world took on a rosy hue and top eulogise mode was soon obtained. The weather stayed fair for the return leg to Somerleyton.
The next outing for FC1 will be at the Green Wyvern May Day cruise. There might even be some photos (if Rev T remembers to take the camera this time).
The next outing for FC1 will be at the Green Wyvern May Day cruise. There might even be some photos (if Rev T remembers to take the camera this time).
And now there are! This photo was taken by John, the yacht station master at Beccles, as Stella prepared to leave the yacht station.
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