ARC-Tastic
Christine's Atlantic Circuit
Peter Lansdale
Sun 13 Nov 2016 23:22
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Sorry for lack of blogs...all go here.
First day involved stocking boat merely for the basics,
sorting paperwork etc. We were then in a position to tackle "the Programme" and
basically the party started right there. The marina has changed
dramatically since we left it in early October and ARC boats have been arriving
daily. All shapes and sizes; absolutely brilliant. Daily
"sundowners" have ensured that we are meeting lots of lovely fellow ARC members
and on top of that Christine now has her full crew complement with the arrival
of Peter and his lovely wife Sandra, and as of yesterday, Gary joined
us.
To celebrate we had dinner onboard and our pals
from Mr X joined us, admirably equipped with fizz AND pud..thanks
guys.
Two fiestas have been attended...and today was the
official opening ceremony with 31 nations participating in the 31st ARC Rally -
it was superb and quite emotional. We were followed around by a brilliant
salsa band and then a national brass band. It being a Sunday we were
then given a day off to relax. Dear Readers, we are partied out - for
now!
yeah - right.
The guys have done a sterling job so far in planning the
provisions; massive shopping trips ensued and some very inspired packing
and stowing. I reckon Christine will be the "go to" boat if anyone else
out there runs out of food.
So, enough from the non-crew...hopefully lots of photos
will give you the flavour of what it is all like. Lynn
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