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European Cruise.

A couple of false starts, hoping for gaps in relentless windy days and quick dashes between the rain and gales, even incorporating cross decking of crew on route seemed to be the theme for the cruise this year. 

Undeterred,  WWYC made it’s way back to Belgian shores and I understand that other love of my life (Stella A), was as beautiful and generous with her favours as ever, with copious amounts consumed at our favourite watering holes, along with a couple of new haunts,  the KukKuk(?) and Manuscript (discovered by the recce party in May) also featuring on the itinery.

Back to home waters and a quick foray to Ipswich to pay homage to Lord Nelson and it was all over for another year.  Approximately 200 miles in all, a full range of wind and weather, with numerous promises of flag dances (as yet unfulfilled).

 

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