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Jun 27, 2011

Lawrenny, UK

Having missed the opportunity of making the crossing to Ireland yesterday we were somewhat despondent at the forecast today which included rain thunder force six wind and fog. However none of that deterred us from a trip some ten miles up river to the pub at Lawrenny. It actually turned out to be a fantastic sail with strong winds on flat …

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Jun 27, 2011

Lawrenny, UK

Having missed the opportunity of making the crossing to Ireland yesterday we were somewhat despondent at the forecast today which included rain thunder force six wind and fog. However none of …

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Armchair sailor How could you missed the slot yesterday to go to Ireland (or further afield)!!! What plonkers! Too much grog and not enough sailing I'll bet!

Jun 28, 2011

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Jun 26, 2011

Dale, UK

Martin and sue have headed back to Milford to pick up son Joe who has decided to come for a few days sailing/surfing/free food and drink. The Ireland plan did not survive first contact with th…

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Jun 26, 2011

Dale, UK

Here are the crew safely ashore at the point house pub at angle bay. Just before this we almost had the first boating disaster of the trip. Having launched the dinghy and started the trusty 2h…

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Jun 26, 2011

Dale, UK

Started off a bit grey and miserable but today has turned into one of the best sailing days ever. Clear blue skies 25 degrees and 20 knots of southeasterly breeze. We decided last night not …

Armchair sailor Where are the intrepid non-sailors?

Jul 1, 2011 on the message board

Trainee biker Has the fog lifted yet?

Jun 30, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

Armchair sailor How could you missed the slot yesterday to go to Ireland (or further afield)!!! What plonkers! Too much grog and not enough sailing I'll bet!

Jun 28, 2011 re: Lawrenny, UK

Trainee biker Have you been anywhere other than the pub?

Jun 26, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

Trainee biker You're only an amateur grump. Needs more work. Where are you going?

Jun 25, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

Naekneebiker Well.. I like the photo...as we know beer can fix anything... Have a good one!

Jun 25, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

Armchair sailor You already are! Prue may be from new Zealand but resents being called a tubby Southerly!

Jun 25, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

Armchair sailor Yes I will take the bait about the Southerly - a class boat for discerning sailors rather one designed for the proleteriat! Its going to be fine tomorrow so I would set off tonight and do an overnight passage to Ireland if the wind is right.

Jun 25, 2011 re: Milford Haven, UK

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