Burnham 2007

Wix and Wrabness Yacht Club

Dove Cottage Oakley Road Wix Nr. Manningtree Essex. CO11 2SE

Tel 01255 870777

Starting off with very little wind, motored to Walton before sea breeze began to kick in. Winds still very light but with tide helping reached down to Spitway where Levanter's crew threatened mutiny at having to wait for Full Circle.

Having crossed the Spitway, sailed in a rising breeze to mouth of Crouch, passing an army of anchored boats, seal watching near the dredged channel.

Secured at Burnham at 17.00 where we joined by Jill who had driven round to meet us.

Following a long leisurely evening sampling the hospitality of various local hostelries and eating houses, we retired to Full Circle for a night cap or two.

A leisurely start next morning, with sufficient time for the lightest and fittest (John) to undertake a number of mast climbing exercises whilst Jill checked his life insurance policies.

No wind at all for the return leg. Motored home, arriving back at Titchmarsh at 14.50.

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

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