The last rally of the season was blessed with brilliant sunshine on the Saturday that lasted all day. Those of us coming in from the west (Lookin Foor Kloos and Aloni) had to leave early to ride the tide and were faced with a mirror calm sea and no wind – Carolyn’s sort of sailing.
On the way up the river, we were treated to the sight of some classic yachts at Gins
We had to wait until just gone 12 noon until our berths were available but were well looked after by the harbour staff when we docked. The other boats arrived with the ebb tide throughout the afternoon with 9 boats alongside and a further two joining for the pontoon party/dinner.
Boats joining the rally
Alongside:
- Lookin Foor Kloos
- Aloni
- Wild Blue
- Valantic
- Asante
- Amylou
- Wenimbi
- Leda of Hamble
- Skerryvore
Joining by road:
- Blue Lightning
- Mistral
All the boats were moored together on the pontoon which was nice, and also easy for the pontoon party to which Carolyn added her usual finesse to the food – she enjoys doing it!
After the pontoon party we moved over to the events area at Bucklers Hard where the catering was provided by The Comanche Grill who supplied a feast which gained a thumbs up from all while we were being entertained by Ed Martin, an excellent one man band playing well known hits.
Sunday started bright but soon clouded over as the parties left to head back to their home ports, those heading east leaving earlier but most should have been home before a few showers moved in.
See you all next season.
Julian Trimming (Lookin Foor Kloos)