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I'm not sure he will be too impressed at having his pride & joy described as a tender lol Also, I try and keep the black hull and red rubbing strip well away from my white paintwork That said - oars are his next favourite form of propulsion!

Not on your Nellie, Smellie His idea of heaven is him and his boat , lots of wind and therefore the opportunity to scare his parents witless while he attempts to see if the boat stays upright whilst getting water to come in on the downhill side

Two of you are right so far Let's see if everyone can get it from this - before I reveal all

Certainly NOT Whitlingham. There are clues visible to those who know For those who don't.......... seems good lol

This young man is learning his way around the Broads, but just where is he whilst giving his mother palpitations? Boxes will be removed as the requests become suitably grovelling or abusive lol

A bit more than that surely It usually takes me at least 3/4 hour to get to yours - mind you I do have to sail through the 'Dondrums'

Apologies for the delay in responding, but work and connectivity problems at home have kept me out for a while So - between Martham and Potter is correct Can Danny (or anyone else) narrow it down from the summer daylight shot below - taken from about 20 ft upstream

OK bigger hint needed then! It's definitely in the north. It isn't the Bure. Don't forget my signature - saily havens are us

Let's try for the river first - big hint, we haven't had it yet

'Fraid not chaps! Best widen your thinking a bit!

Sorry about the delay work getting in the way! So far......No......No.....No

Where?

Now, ignoring the diatribes, what was that about the cost of diesel? Simple answer.........

There was very good reason why they never went right round, as anyone who has done it will tell you! Cape Wrath is not called that for nothing! Concerns over safety were a major factor in the planning and that was considered a leg too far. Also, the race was designed to be highly visible to the thousands of expected spectators, the only reason many sponsors signed up, and there was no chance of huge crowds making it to the headlands at the very tip of Scotland. Interestingly, this race is such a challenge that it has only been run 3 times (including the current one). It is a piece of UK Boating History that remains one of the few true 'Corinthian' events left after the world was taken over by post-war consumerism. Rant over, this is why I have an interest: The driver was H 'Dick' Read, my father's cousin, and builder of the boat. At this point I have to admit ( ), my first boating experience was at the age of 4 weeks in a 14ft ski boat version of the above (Built by Dick, finished by my father and still owned and much loved by me). My introduction to offshore work was in a sister (Foam Sprayer - sadly sold on many years ago) and although I now stick almost entirely to sail power for recreation I know I learnt much about seamanship and boat handling by trying to see if a 26 ft powerboat really can do more than 25 kts in a Sea State 4! For those interested in the original 1969 race, try this link to the Ocean site: http://www.oceanpirate.co.uk/pgs/1969race.html For those who could care less about high speed stinkies, my apologies. Please ignore the above and my usual anti-stinkie service will be resumed shortly!

Jonny, If I understand what you are referring to, this is a means of accessing the prop area from inside the boat and allowing you to clear anything that you may have snagged without having to either haul out or go for a swim. If this is the case, it should have been constructed such that the top of the access hatch is above the waterline (usually by several inches for safety!) - if this is the case then you can safely remove the hatch whilst in the water as the waterline of the access tunnel will be the same as the waterline of the boat. I hope this makes sense :-D However, Rule 1 should be followed at all times - If in doubt DON'T!

Hmmmm, you all seem to be mentioning strange things that lack a proper form of propulsion and seem to rely on some sort of noisy, smelly machinery The answer is obvious to anyone of taste and discernment......................... LULLABY Mind you I could be tempted by LUCENT or even LUSTRE or LUNA at a push

Opening a hornets nest here I know! Also, before I start, let me stress that I do not own or use a diesel boat engine and would never advocate anyone breaking the law! Having got that off my chest , my understanding is that red diesel leaves traces within the engine that can be found even after white diesel has been used. If this is the case, how will HMRC be able to police older engines if the occasional can of agricultural red was to find its way into a tank after the derrogation ends? Also, how long before some enterprising farmer "diversifies" and starts filtering fuel as has been common in the vicinity of the Eire/N Ireland border for years.

JR, I do indeed mean Buttercup - who could miss that fantastic 'droop snoot'. A beautiful boat

James, Best way to start would be a 2 hour skippered sail or 2 with Hunter's. I'm sure some of the rag hangers would be prepared to help if you still want to go on ( You are welcome to PM me and if our timings coincide I'm up for a run out). On a small point of order, I would avoid the Martham 1/2 deckers as they are usually badly rigged and some of them are in a dreadful state of repair. Try Whispering Reeds - easy access to Hickling and some lovely boats.

Just found this thread. For those not in the know, the yacht used for the Teasel is the Hunter's Yard Lullaby. The 'Titmouse' is also in the shed at Hunter's. The yacht with the very droopy bowsprit that the message for 'Miss Farland' is passed from was moored at Phoenix the other week (to my embarrasment I can't remember her name)

Expilot, How are levels on the plots? We are coming up tonight - supposedly to do some maintenance on Ellesmere. Not looking forward to the walk up the riverbank from Potter

If anyone sees this trying to get under Potter Bridge, please return it to the plot

Jonny, No bunker required, just an appreciation of beauty in wood and canvas!

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