Anglia Afloat Coastal Cruise

[Jupes]

Hi Salty Bottom's

In March/April edition.

16 - 20 June

16th - fleet collects at RNSYC. RYA safety checks. Evening briefing and welcome party

17th - To Harwich or possibly further dependent on weather. Informal evening to make new friends, socialise with the escort fleet crews

18th - Either up the Orwell to Ipswich or explore Essex rivers. Even drinks and nibbles party courtesy of James and Rebecca Fraser, NYA

19th - Position for Sunday return cruise. Early evening party courtest of Adam Cox of Burton Waters.

20th - Tide is right for early departure for RNSYC

Cost - per boat up to 12 metres and two crew if booked and paid by May 15th £200 which includes four nights' moorings and welcome party buffet and first drink, sponsors parties and farewell drink on Sunday. Extra crew members £30 each. If booked after May 15th £250.

Sponsors - Brooms, Burton Waters, Jim Cole, NYA

Is anyone thinking of going? We are considering it, it is one of the few weekends that Adam doesn't have a wedding booking.

[pks1702]

If you do decide to go Suzanne we would happily 'introduce' Adam and yourself to The Shipwreck at Shotley if that is on your ports of call

[Jupes]

That would be great Perry, thanks. I imagine that is where they are intending to moor us.

We are seriously considering it as we are unable to get out in the summer when the SB's do. Would be good to see some other forumites going along as well.

[senator]

Would love to go but have already allocated my holidays for this year. Nice run down and Ipswich is worth a visit.

[Jupes]

Hi Ian

Would love to go but have already allocated my holidays for this year. Nice run down and Ipswich is worth a visit.

We know duh!

Has anyone been on one of these before or know anyone who has?

[Jupes]

Hi Ian

I meant to also say Ipswich waterfront is lovely and has some great restaurants having eaten in a couple of them already.

[Antares_9]

The Salthouse is a lovely boutique hotel and a nice place to eat, being fairly regular visitors to Ipswich we have eaten in a good selection of the waterfront establishmets and echo Suzanne's comments, they are really well above acceptable.

[mbird]

That looks very tempting, but it's not during school holidays is it? With both kids and SWMBO ties to school holiday times I think it'll have to be a no, unless I can find a temporary replacement crew!

[Guest]

That looks very tempting, but it's not during school holidays is it? With both kids and SWMBO ties to school holiday times I think it'll have to be a no, unless I can find a temporary replacement crew!

Mark nothing stopping just you going

Jonny

[mbird]

Mark nothing stopping just you going

Solo not me Jonny, I need company!

[Guest]

mark...

you wont need company......

WE will be right behind you.....

LB

[mbird]

I'd rather you were infront Leroy

Any takers for a crew position with me chaps and chapesses? (Don't worry, there will be separate cabin accomodation for any crew !)

[Guest]

Hi All

we went to southwold and ipswitch last year with the Brundal motor yaucht club,this was run by james fraser and jim cole,exerlent trip very well supported,they could not have been more helpful,top people,highly recomend.

[Guest]

Solo not me Jonny, I need company!

Mark did you notice in my last post there was no mention of the kids or the wife doesnt stop you going with a friend hay take Clive

Duck!!!

Jonny

[Guest]

Mark did you notice in my last post there was no mention of the kids or the wife doesnt stop you going with a friend hay take Clive

That's alright Jonny - he already seems to have found a companion.... I gather that Mark was entertaining my wife for 2 hours on his boat yesterday! I don't know, you give her a day off from the cooking and so on and next thing I know she's on a another man's boat.

[mbird]

That's alright Jonny - he already seems to have found a companion.... I gather that Mark was entertaining my wife for 2 hours on his boat yesterday! I don't know, you give her a day off from the cooking and so on and next thing I know she's on a another man's boat.

Now now, Simon, you'll give everyone the wrong idea! I don't think I was particularly entertaining anyway, as I only had one mug for tea so the poor lass had a beaker of water. Not exactly a good host

Still if she's any good at crewing .......

[pks1702]

Mark if you rally do need crew for a trip down I am sure we can arrange something

[mbird]

Well if Adam and Suzanne are considering doing it, I'm happy to go too and infact think it's be a really good bit of experience, just don't fancy the 4 days on my own! The kids and SWMBO are obviously at school, so they won't be able to attend.

[Antares_9]

Mmm, that week we may well pass you coming the other way, if you're given our berth at Shotley while we're away don't use up all our electrickery.

[mbird]

Right, Leyroy ..... I have crew!

My borther and family were up from Essex yesterday and I mentioned it to him. He jumped at the chance! So assuming you don't mind cruising in the company of the Dangerous Brothers from Essex, when are we booking it?

[Guest]

Hi mark,

"Dangerous brothers" eh?

Well as long as you dont mind cruising with Bonnie and Clyde

If it gets too scary...we can tie the boats together and go as a catamaran!

Took "bling" for a post bashing again on breydon yesterday. Though today would have been a better option as its fab out there as we speak.

It was a quite windy going up but interestingly found that when going into the waves and into the wind, she felt more comfortable the faster we went. AT 18-20knots. she wobbled a little (nowhere near to the extreme we had with jupes) but at 24 knots i guess she was just that little bit higher in the water and seems to be more steady.

The return trips were much much smoother and with the wind behind we got 27 knots and the engines still had quite a bit left to go, but alas, we run out of channel!!! .

Athough it wasnt the most comfortable ride we have had on breydon, we both felt that we had handled the slightly adverse conditions quite well and we will be more confident in future.

adam aka LB : : :

[Guest]

Right, Leyroy ..... I have crew!

My borther and family were up from Essex yesterday and I mentioned it to him. He jumped at the chance! So assuming you don't mind cruising in the company of the Dangerous Brothers from Essex, when are we booking it?

see Mark told you my idea would work

Jonny

[mbird]

Good stuff Leroy, sounds like the plan is a go-er then .

We're still in the middle of fitting heating, but I hope in a couple of weeks time we can have a quick Breydon blast and also practise a few moorings so we don't embarrass ourselves too much at easter! I was please to find out the engines both started instantly yesterday having not been run since Jan 1st, and even the trim tabs seem to be gremlin free too at the moment!

[mbird]

I have emailed Anglia Afloat to register my interest, and they say they will forward further details soon.

[Guest]

If you're able to forward any of that further info Mark it would definitely be appreciated.