Saturday, 17 November 2012

November 17, Season's swansong

Today's spring tide at 2pm seemed like an ideal opportunity to bring the season to a late close.  I had welcome company from Bob who, following correspondence on the Drascombe Forum, came along to 'test drive' a coaster - I hope Daisy II set a fine example.  The breeze was pleasant and we managed a short sail up towards the Orwell Bridge and then back to Pin Mill.  It would have been good to have spent more time sailing, but time and tide wait for no-one...
Daisy II with grubby bottom, waiting for end of season pressure wash!

Recovery onto the trailer was uneventful and Daisy II is now on the drive, waiting for tomorrow's light and a pressure wash.
Who knows, there may be an opportunity for a dash to an inland reservoir somewhere but, somehow, I doubt it!  All good things must come to an end...
6.1nm; season's total 461.7nm

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  1. Bob Bohme18 November 2012 at 09:05

    Julian, Thanks again for a great day on the Orwell, it really is a special place, even more so this time of year when you get it to yourself aboard Daisy II, a special boat. Hope you got out of Pin Mill ok with the trailer, the cars parked on the road left very little space! Cheers Bob.

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    1. Julian Merson18 November 2012 at 09:29

      Many thanks, Bob, for the good company. I managed to negotiate my way past all of the parked cars - all rather unhelpful but, in many ways, part of the fun of trailing!
      I hope to see you on the water soon - do get in touch if you fancy another sail!

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