Mission Accomplished

Phil

The highest Spring tide for 4 months made the timing a little tricky and it wasn’t helped by early morning fog that barely revealed the Isle of Wight from Calshot.

Early morning fog on the Hamble

But the Skipper and crew of Camena had been up before the chilly dawn to travel down, some on motorbike, from London. Nothing would stand between them and their goal.

Skipper David briefs the crew on the passage to Cowes

Joel Potter at Camena’s Helm

On arrival at Cowes Camena joined Wild Spirit that had sailed up from Lymington the day before. After the traditional mulled wine and mince pies it was already time to go to beat the tide.

After The Mulled Wind and Mince Pies

Both boats headed off to their own berths. Channukah Sail 2008 – Mission accomplished!

(Thanks to Stephen Stern for the photos)

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AGM 2008 and Laying Up Dinner

sandyr

The AGM and Laying Up dinner this year crept up on us silently and suddenly I realised that it has been two years since my appointment as your commodore. I also reflected that much has changed since I joined the club, not only in my life but also for many members and for many reasons.

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During the AGM that always precedes the Laying Up diner, tribute was paid to Michael Doctors, founder member and former commodore who passed away at the beginning of the year. Read the rest…

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