Fw: Fw:50:46:08N 01:17:95W
magicroundabout
brian thomas
Sat 30 Jun 2012 09:32
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From: brianthomas
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Fw:50:46:08N 01:17:95W 29th June
IOW
We arrived early evening in the Medina after yet
another Solent incident. Between Newtown and Cowes we were sailing nicely with
winds gusting low thirties and 8 knots on the clock. On our starboard side i saw
a catamaran fast approaching. " We have right of way" i thought so no need to
hold off. This was obviously not the catamarans plan as he continued on the same
course. At the last minute i beared off and gybed to avoid a colision. He
merrrily saied past our stern completely oblivious to our presence. A few
expletives were shot across his deck! Oh well thats the Solent for
you?
As we entered the Medina river Dave looked up from
the Radio " Yacht marina full, shepherds wharf full and East cowes want to
charge for two nights minimum. The "Round the Island Race" is on
tomorrow"
The penny dropped as i viewed all the racing yachts
rafted up including Pams 60 foot Clipper training boat that she lived on before
her round the world trip.
So we went into East Cowes and caught the ferry to
Cowes for a couple of beers. As you can imagine with 1500 boats and crew the
place was heaving.
I look forward to seeing the finish
tomorrow
regards
brian
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