Looking forward to what is happening on the Happy Return over the next couple of weeks.
Wednesday 10th May
Happy Return is going over to Newlyn for the day, this will enable some bronze rods to be fitted through the garboard planks, (the ones next to the keel) and at the same time, hopefully finish of painting the hull. We will be meeting up to move to HR to Newlyn at 8am, if you would like to motor across the bay just let me know.
Painting will start at about 1pm, weather permitting and should be all done by 4:30 at the latest. (We hope) Help is always needed. Work clothes and wellies are essential.
The return trip to Penzance will be about 7:30pm if you would like to come along let me know.
Thursday 11th May
Evening sail in Mounts Bay with me, muster time is at 6:30pm on the north arm of the wet dock in Penzance. If you would like to come along then call or text me on 07766913836.
Saturday 13th May
Crew training day for members who are going to Looe Luggers weekend which will be held on the following weekend.
Saturday 13th May
Curry night in the Penzance sailing club along with a flutter on some lugger racing after the meal. The evening is a fund raiser for the MBLA, and the cost for the meal is £15 per head. For more information about this event contact James Walker on 07387550719 for full details.
Tuesday 16th May
Afternoon sail with John van der Hoff. Meeting up at 2pm on the North arm. If you would like to go on this cruise, just contact John on 07775607574 and book your place.
Thursday 18th May
Happy Return will be departing Penzance for Looe luggers weekend. We plan to be in Looe on the Friday evening, and then Sailing in company with many traditional sailing boats over the weekend, befor returning to Penzance. This will be either on the Sunday night or Monday morning, depending on the weather forecast and crews wishes.
If you would like to take part in some or all this weekend, we still have some places available. To find out more contact me to see if we can make it happen. You can sail one way on the homeward or outward-bound part of the weekend. Or just sail one of the days in Looe. The railway station in Looe can be reached by changing at Liskeard, so if you if you are thinking of coming along at any point, contact me on 07766913836 to see what we can do.
The summer is so short, so don’t hesitate , get your sailing in now.