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         Ramsgate 2005

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Up Easter 2005 Southwold 2005 Southwold 2 2005 European Cruise 2005 Ramsgate 2005 Barbecue 2005 Nieuwpoort 2005 Burnham 2005

What is to be done about Ramsgate?  (Leave it where it is, I suppose).

Levanter sailed there alone (again) with John Adams and Kevin Hall on board (again).  At least this time Best Intentions was already there.

Light wind and foul tides on the way there meant motoring from Foulger's Gat and round North Foreland.

V light winds and fair tides meant attempting to sail with cruising chute on the way back, until snuffer line got caught around furling gear, which meant heavy lifting for John as he had to winch Kevin up the mast!

Wine was sampled, buxom Kentish beauties (almost in their dresses) proffered ale and sustenance.  In the end, settled for fish and chips!!

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