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Although the 2017 season is about to start, I found this small collection of last years pre-season volunteers day…!! So thought it should be published.
The volunteers day trip to the Cutty Sark, organised by Brian Stanley, took place on Thursday 17th March, with fabulous sunny weather, I’m told also kindly organised by Brian!
In all 24 volunteers came along for the day, which started at the London Eye Boat Station with everyone jumping on a Thames Clipper along the river to Greenwich, admiring the views of both embankments along the way. We all then strolled along to the Trafalgar pub, where everyone was pleasantly surprised to be met by Brian & Eileen. After a rather nice lunch, we then walked back along the river bank for the visit to the Cutty Sark herself.
Although some work still needs to be done to her, Wealdens new boat the Drascombe Lugger (Kindly donated by Anne Frewer, one of our sailors) took to the water on Wednesday 17th March, at the hands of Steve Thomas and David Mckee….
It was quite a windy day and although getting her to tack well looks to be an ‘acquired skill’, the Lugger appeared to be very stable and is already starting to look like a good addition to the Wealden fleet.
Just a little video to show how much of a “craic” was had at the end of season dinner..!!