As usual, the pirate weekend was a roaring success, with everyone seeming to have a great time....
Only this year, the sun came along to play too!
We dashed out of Harwich Friday evening, partially to get a spot in the anchorage, partially because we wanted to prep a little for the weekend, and partially because we had been looking forward to it so much that we just wanted it to start...
Arriving in the anchorage at around 21h00, we were delighted to see half a dozen boats already in-situ, with Jolly Rogers flying.... CliveG beckoned us over, and suggested that he weigh anchor, we take his spot, and he would hang off us... ideal!
So by 22h00, we are in, settled, flags raised, and chilled.
Neville and Janey pop over for a drink.... we chat and before we know it, its midnight.... time for bed...
And so we awoke Saturday morning (nice and early) to find a boiling hot day, clear blue skies and strong sun...
By midday we are on the beach, and slowly being joined by more and more boats and pirate crews....
By 20h00, the fire is lit, the pirates fed, and we are being entertained by guitarists, saxophonists, and general good company.... 75 pirates was the final count... just fantastic...
Somehow we make it back to the boat (under the watchful and considerate eye of Full Circle), and after falling into our beds, Sunday morning is upon us...
A slow and steady sail back into Harwich, a little burned (but not too serious!), and thoroughly relaxed...
So... next year... how do we trump it?
(and a personal commitment to a little less alcohol next year too)
Miles logged 12nm
Miles this season 338nm
Miles since this blog started 4,235nm
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