Only news to report is that I'm moving Yuan Hang to a new mooring. I liked my visit to Saltfleet so much I'm moving there.
To say that I've got a mooring there is a bit of an exaggeration, I've got a small stretch of riverbank! I'll be building a mooring over the next few weeks, and with a bit of luck will be moved and sailing from there very soon.
I've been at Boston for around 6 years, I've enjoyed it and made some great friends and learnt a massive amount (4 years ago I'd never sailed a boat), but it's time for a change. No more 5 mile trips on the engine just to get to the sea, no more dodging sandbanks and sticking to channels.
The run from the new mooring to the open sea is about 1.5 miles, from there I can head anywhere I like as long as it's not into the Donna Nook bombing range while they are firing!
Saltfleet is a peaceful spot, unlike the middle of Boston. Two pubs in the village, a couple of shops and a caravan site is just about all there is. Just the job!
On the "maintenance" side of things, I've done bugger all for weeks, more health problems have kept me pinned down for a while.
I've managed to "acquire" a Rutland wind generator, so there's another job added to the list...
Nicely written, very enjoyable.......I look forward to you posting some more :-)
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Thanks Charlie, I'll be happier when I've got some sailing to write about!
ReplyDeleteJust moved the boat onto a better mooring (still at Saltfleet) which means I'll be floating on every tide, so things might improve this year.