Saturday –
The morning was free for whatever one wished.
A mid-day briefing was followed by a Parade of Sail in front of crowds gathered for the Dittisham Village Regatta.
The timing of this, and the subsequent racing, is dictated by the tides.
The parading boats were described by the commentator while the adoring crowd applauded.
Competitors then moved swiftly upriver toward the race start line.
On this occasion the wind was somewhat “brisk”, and on some bends in the river it was blowing against the tide, which those of you who enjoy tidal waters will understand is inclined to raise quite a chop. Today was a classic example of this phenomenon; indeed so much so that the race was cancelled while some of the 15 competitors were still heading to the start!
Never mind, there was still plenty of fun returning downriver to the sailing club.
Evening included a prize-giving. The three Morbics were applauded, and awarded mugs, for sailing in conditions so challenging that some craft had not attempted it – Well done the three Morbics!
The organisers deftly overcame the mysterious absence of the caterers by collecting takeaways from the Ferry Boat Inn. The party was kept merry with plenty of drink remaining from Friday evening’s stock. |
