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         Bradwell 2004

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Bradwell.

The season was in full swing by now.  A blustery start with a short detour to the end of the trot as Levanter was blown onto the end of the pontoons, but we were away.  Shortly afterwards, first blood was drawn as John Lennard’s head butted my anchor locker lid (luckily, no dents).  John’s self sacrifice continued throughout the weekend, enduring countless hours on a hard, splintery bench just to ensure that the ladies could enjoy a leisurely preparation for dinner, safe in the knowledge that their table was secure.  Luckily, he did have reinforcements to hand, so he wasn’t totally alone in hostile Green Man territory.

Winds of force 5 at the outset eased down over the weekend but a total of 52 miles were covered, mostly under sail.

    Useful Links:    Royal Yachting Association.   The Met Office.     Weather Online.      UK Hydrographic Office Easy tide.

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