Gins Farm Rally 8th & 9th September
Saturday
dawned cloudy with light NNW wind which improved as the sun broke through.
By
mid-day White Whisper had joined Halyards at the Gins Pontoon, closely
followed by Dulchibella. We had passed Supernova on an overnight buoy and by
5pm, Moon-Shadow and John & Gabbie with Elisa & Tony on a their vistors
Oyster had arrived.
6.00pm saw
drinks and nibbles on White Whisper and at 7.15 we moved on the the RSYC
clubhouse for a convivial meal, and the usual conversation and banter. We
shared the evening with another rally organised by the Horseguards, who
behaved impeccably, as did we.
We
eventually returned to the boats and those with river moorings made a safe
departure, while Halyards, and White Whisper joined Dulchibella for a
snifter, and so to bed at 1.30am!
Sunday
dawned fine albeit a little slow! for all and be ejected from the pontoon
and moorings to allow lunch parties access to the clubhouse.
The
pontoon contingent retired up
river to Bucklers Hard where the piles were picked up and a relaxing
afternoon was had.
3.30
saw a departure from the Beaulieu river and thence home.
A
fine week-end, very relaxing and a pleasure.
Thank
you for those who came, and also to
Richard and Joy Beeson for coordinating the event.