Pink Day September 2012
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PINK DAY SEPT 8TH.
Well what a glorious day dawned, club boats all booked, bags full of sailing gear at the ready, the smell of cooking bacon wafting from the galley but alas no wind……what to do? Monica and Ken talked about paddle racing in Toppers with no sails, or a question and answer session and a few more options. But after the usual scrummie breakfast cooked and served by Paul and Barbara, the ‘Pinkies’ were just content to sit out on the deck in the sun and indulge in some social intercourse!
A few puffs of wind did come and go enabling Brian to try his hand at sailing the Ent single handed, while Alice and Richard, on surf boards, equiped with masks and snorkels were happy to try out around buoy 6 for all those sitting on the deck to see, Richard’s new toy – an under water torch……their verdict was unanimous the water is very murky….but they had fun.
Ken took Amy,Abi, William and Ryhs out in the power boat for a ‘taster’ session in power boat driving….they loved it. and were all ‘natural’s……are we going to see 12+yrs youngsters doing Power Boat Level 1 in the future?
Families arrived equipped with picnics, wet suits etc and the afternoon saw Simon going kayaking up the river, Tracey flying her spinnaker with Richard at the helm, having spent most of the morning fitting a new halliard – it works and looked great!!
Even the club Crescent was out with various families drifting around in the very light wind. The youngsters all disappeared to Tektona paddling surf boards, kayaks etc and squeals of laughter were heard from the deck….they were obviously making the most of the no wind conditions. Sam and his younger siblings had a lot of fun in their Topper, no sailing just a lot of paddling and swimming.
Later on in the afternoon, as a gentle breeze got up Carole enjoyed a sail in her Comet, then Simon took it out for a ‘spin’….. Monica also had a go and was most impressed……is the ‘old lady’ ready to give up her Europe yet?…….Simon and Clare had a go in the Ent, as did Andrew – no day for windsurfing……..even Sue was on the water with Dean……quite a day…….while Gary arrived with his ‘man flu’ to light the BBQ.
There was much confusion when Tracey tried to put her boat away – the cover didn’t fit! Has someone swapped covers by mistake we wonder??
There was a lot of activity in the galley, with Bernadette, Carole, Sue,Tracey and Fran working away and the day ended with the deck filled with people, all 6 tables came out of the clubhouse, enjoying a sumptious feast together with Pimms and an amazing sunset…….the last day of fun in and on the water of summer 2012 we wonder?
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