Did they make it this time?
So we were off again in search of the Farnes. We had tried turning south with no successes; looked as though it was time to head north. On Friday we looked out from the walls of Hartlepool Marina to see rolling swells, some over one foot high, so we ate, drank tea and went to our bunks ready for an early start. At first light on Saturday nothing happened as we were all asleep, but by 10 we were off, heading north, drinking tea, sometimes going faster than an old man can walk.
The word was out the Denholme boys (and the girls who aren't paid up members but we will keep that quiet) were on tour, One by one the towns pulled down their shutters and would not let us in, posies were placed at marina walls with orders to throw fish guts and small children if we should try to enter. We used the cunning plan of sailing an oscillating course with intermittent use of the engine and sails to throw them from our scent; by early evening North Shields was ours.
After a night entertained by Scooch who came so close to victory we did manage an early start with a very pleasant sail back to Hartlepool. Our crew of 7 became 8, not by anyone giving birth but a delivery from the RNLI. After a short stay he left, jumping over the side a couple of miles from land telling us to sail on, confident his mates would find him once he raised the alarm (and they think dinghy sailors are mad!).
We were not ready to return to dry land but time had run out. How can a weekend pass so fast? Many thanks to Calvyn and Mike for yet another enjoyable trip and good luck in the Baltic this summer. Want to sail on Black Diamond after they return from the tall ships races? Then please get in touch.
By Tim
The word was out the Denholme boys (and the girls who aren't paid up members but we will keep that quiet) were on tour, One by one the towns pulled down their shutters and would not let us in, posies were placed at marina walls with orders to throw fish guts and small children if we should try to enter. We used the cunning plan of sailing an oscillating course with intermittent use of the engine and sails to throw them from our scent; by early evening North Shields was ours.
After a night entertained by Scooch who came so close to victory we did manage an early start with a very pleasant sail back to Hartlepool. Our crew of 7 became 8, not by anyone giving birth but a delivery from the RNLI. After a short stay he left, jumping over the side a couple of miles from land telling us to sail on, confident his mates would find him once he raised the alarm (and they think dinghy sailors are mad!).
We were not ready to return to dry land but time had run out. How can a weekend pass so fast? Many thanks to Calvyn and Mike for yet another enjoyable trip and good luck in the Baltic this summer. Want to sail on Black Diamond after they return from the tall ships races? Then please get in touch.
By Tim
posted by Aisha at 8:54 pm
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home