Chichester Yacht Club Magazine September 2018 | Page 17

Foy
We all moored on the mid river pontoon with
a strong tide running, interesting moments.
Then the sounds of dinghies being pumped
up filled the air, until we realized that the
water taxi was only 50p!
A convivial evening was spent in the
Dartmouth Yacht club where we were joined
by other CYC members also in the area,
Xerades and First Light.
Friday 15th June
Saturday 16th
We awoke to the sound of the wind and rain
and a forecast of 4 rising to 5 and gusting 6
at Start Point, hence rather agitated seas. To
sail or not to sail, that was the question. The
answer was no and the flotilla returned to
Dartmouth mid river pontoon.
Pell Mell suffered a minor oil leak and went
into Dartmouth Haven for engine repairs.
The day ahead was filled with a variety of
activities, for some onboard, and others
ashore which included retail therapy,
rambling and watching England v S Africa
(it’s an ill wind the rugby fans said) in a local
pub which was occupied by our leaders’ old
rugby club pals, touring in the west country,
There were plenty of mooring buoys
attired in some rather fetching outfits, tennis
available and only a short row in the dinghy skirts and low-cut blouses seemed to be very
to get to the Ferry Boat Inn or of slightly more popular. Graeme preferred not to discuss his
relevance, a short row back after our visit to rugby playing days.
the Ferryboat Inn. It was a quiet night on the
river and the sounds of the birds and the
Well, a busy evening was had by all starting
waves rocked us to sleep.
with drinks on Rascallion, a curry in the town
for some of us and a taxi ride (still only 50p)
with the lights of the town twinkling over the
water.
We motored up to Dittisham, a slow start but
beautiful weather enhancing the lovely views.
Interesting but slightly incongruous, armed
navel cadets were busy practising patrolling
the river.
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