Had a some visitors the Rear Commodore of the club and his wife with their two dogs for one,we are on the northern end of the marina along with a large sailing cat.
The owner came on board for a while ,he was doing a few jobs in a theater gown.We think he is a doctor of anesthesia as the boys brought up a defibrillator to be carried on Crispian during the cruise.just when we were discussing who would use it he came on board,he said I have a full kit of gear on board,knocking them out is easy,getting them back is the hard part! Might keep away from him.
Rick Murdoch came in about eleven after a rough trip from Badger Island,Simo went over to get a report.
Got going after breakfast doing small jobs for a while.Walked along to the Port Dalrymple Sailing Club to check out the berth for fuel.The bosun seemed busy putting a large yacht in the water .Decided to call him when I got back as I did not know what time the crew would arrive and needed to make a refueling time.
The floating pontoons there look a bit scary but are ok when you use them ,I have to span the boat over two..
Early morning photo of view along the marine from Masterpiece.
Had a wander down the marina to the boat,there are some beautiful boats on the circumnavigation nav ,millions of dollars worth , one large motor boat owned by a cousin of Geoff Stump.Rumour is she will do 30 knots if pressed ,had two tankers down to fill her up someone said.Had a talk to the owner at the dinner,we cruise at 10 knots he told me.
The east cool breeze eased at lunch time and we had a period of flat calm before a nice sea breeze came up the river.The small yachts out training in the morning and racing in the afternoon,had a natter to Bill Rostron as he was coaching them.
The new crew of Biggs,Mick and Cheroz showed up a little after 2 with the first barrow loads of gear and supplies.
Ross and Simo said their goodbyes and we got to work stowing stuff.
Went around to the fuel berth at about 3.30 .Decided to lay on the weather side ,good crew had the fenders in the right place so although a reasonable wind blowing worked well.The members out racing would need the lee side when the came back.
Fuelling went without a hitch and it was not long before we were back at our berth,a couple of willing hands on the pontoon to help.
Would have to be beer o'clock now after all that excertion.Crew from Quendale Bay came on board as he is friends with a couple of the crew.
The Dinner at the club was at 6.30 so we got a move on and went up to the clubhouse.As usual the meal was excellent ,organized by the volunteer members.A choice of roasts followed by deserts.
The commodore gave an informative speech on the history of Bass and Flinders discovering the Tamar and the places they named all those years ago.Marvelling at their skill in navigating the many hazards along with the strong currents and the limited sailing ability of the Norfolk compared with modern vessels.The cruise commodore said a few words about the expected weather.
All participants were having a good time meeting new friends and catching up with old ones.
A good function run by the club as usual.
Back to the boat a little after 9 , Cheroz and I first back,the other two a little later.
They had a night cap and I a coffee.
Leaving in the morning for Three Hummocck Island.
The Ghost of Masterpiece ,taken by Barb Davies to Briants Corner.
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