Easter Cruise cancelled!
- but Paul's Polar Cruise goes ahead instead.
Sixteen boats set off for Wheaton Aston on Friday 21st March in spite of dire weather warnings of snow
and very strong winds. A long run to Goldstone Wharf for most boats. The wind made steering a very heavy job.
Some of us even managed to get blown onto the side and had to pole off.
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Some of us having a drink having arrived safely at Goldstone Wharf. The weather was cold outside, but the fire (& drinks) soon warmed us up. | The weather turned a bit rough later in the afternoon. David and Liz gave a fine demonstration of mooring "Boadicea" in a blizzard.. |
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The meal in the Wharf Tavern was very enjoyable. We were seated altogether in a room to ourselves. | The visit to the Anchor was a pleasant interlude in the day. Of course, we filled the two rooms and the blazing fires and the 6X soon warmed us after the mornings frosty boating. |
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"Enigma" served baked potatoes with pan warmed beans, untinned chill and cheese for lunch. Our oven was not large enough, so thanks to "Lettice Knollys" for lending extra baking capacity. | Everyone seemed to enjoy the food. |
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We all managed a smile for the camera, despite the cold! | I thought I was early setting off on Monday, but I found that there were only two boats behind me. |
 | It was the coldest Easter I can remember, but Easter will not be this early again for years. |