Pink Fleet and Pirates.

Despite the very strong winds several pinkies arrived hoping for a race…..Monica cooked the breakfast, Dean got the safety boats out, but only 2 brave souls took to the water, Ian in his RS Vision, crewed by Mark. Gary tried to rig his Laser, but could not get his mast up in the strong breeze so gave up.
Pat teamed up with Dean in the power boat and Monica set a short course. All went well for a couple of laps then a particularly strong gust came through putting Ian and Mark in the water with their mast firmly stuck in the mud. Richard and Brian took to the water to help with the rescue, towing them back in as sadly Ian had lost his rudder…
Once everyone was safely ashore and warmed up, it was agreed by all that it had been a good practice session for rescuing a ‘stuc’k boat – while Ian and Mark had enjoyed their sail / survival!!!
The wind dropped slightly so Gary and Carole ventured out to watch over Louis and Ryhs in their Topper, after getting stuck in the trees they then enjoyed a great sail. The other hardy Pirates went out in the safety boats and had fun with a surf board close to the slipway. Our commodore gave us a splendid exhibition in Grace’s Topper, as did Gay in his….!!!
A very wet and cold Gary and Carole came ashore and we were all fortified with the
usual Pirates hot chocolate!
But the highlight of the day was undoubtedly the arrival of Tracey’s new Comet Walter, all bright and shiny…..a very excited Tracey watched it being put together, but she decided to wait for a calmer day to launch it for the first time with a bottle of bubbly!

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