Chichester Yacht Club Magazine September 2018 | Page 19

Brixham
The evening was great fun, as after a meal
aboard, we all gathered on Rascallion for
drinks and sea chanties. Steve, on Coco,
played guitar accompanied by a raucous
choir.
activities and take anti scurvy measures, (G
and T with a slice).
Our neighbours were then treated to loud
laughter and guffawing as joke telling
activities commenced. It is strange that we
Never has ‘What Shall We Do with the
didn’t meet any of them again, especially
Drunken Sailor been sung with such gusto
after all their kind enquiries as to our next
and lots of Yo Ho Ho. Our neighbours on the destination.
nearby boats must have enjoyed it too, as
the following morning they were very keen to Thursday 21st June
know where we were going to next!
Hooray! The day starts with brighter skies
Wednesday 20th June
and even some sun. The river peaceful and
quiet with the gentle coo of pigeons and the
A misty, fine rainy sort of start to the day and chirrup of sparrows, no wind though. We left
we were free to do whatever. Charging
for Plymouth and the Dandy Hole in good
batteries and then a ride in the dinghies to
spirits.
get provisions in the local coop followed by
coffee and cake in the recently expanded
What a beautiful anchorage with views of the
café saw the chores done and then time to
countryside and the magnificent viaduct
relax, read, ramble or just chat.
(designed by, who else, Isambard Kingdom
Brunel).
The pontoon party was not to be missed with
lots of lovely nibbles prepared by the cruise
leaders. A chance to reflect on the day’s
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