Well the season seems to be well and truly over, and whilst memorable in so many ways seemed to peter out quite quickly and ended on a sad note.
Overall I achieved 35 nights afloat, starting with the Chichester rallies and then following the move to Ashlett Sailing Club, the Longest day cruise, the epic Falmouth jaunt and of course the Poole rally. In addition some 'interesting' days taking Sharon out for a sail, meant quite a lot of sailing. Not as much as I would have liked and work definitely got in the way, especially during the latter part of the season
Happy memorable events:
Helping out on the Drascombe by Churchouse stand at London and Southampton Boat shows - interesting and fun...apart from the feet from all the standing up...
The Chichester rally, 'blessed' by Ruth and Howard Worsley and their epic adventures with their mast falling down, jib unfurling and several other closely averted disasters - someone must be watching over them.....
The move to Ashlett - sorry to leave Adrian and Richard in Chichester, but it made sound practical and economic sense
The reception at Ashlett - very friendly and welcoming and of course, the regatta
The epic Falmouth jaunt - good company , great sailing and wonderful places.
Poole - the prolonged visit to the pub in the company of , yes, you've guessed it, Brad and Bob - loosing the dinghy and Adrian's glasses.
Not so memorable events :
Being stuck on the A34 coming home from Falmouth, waiting for the AA - a 14 hour journey
Sad events :
The passing of Douglas Hopwood, a real gent and excellent sailor who brought humour, knowledge and friendship to all he encountered.
I have still to put the boat to bed for the winter which I hope to do this weekend and then the dinner at Chichester Yacht Club later this month really does bring the curtain down on the 2015 season
2016 - well lots to look forward to including the first outing of Drascamp2016 in July ..lots to do before then.
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