Joke:
Customer: ‘Do you have a sextant please?’
Sales Assistant: ‘We have all kinds of tents sir. You can do
anything you like in them’.
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| Newtown Creek |
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| Looking back towards the sea from East Cowes marina |
Hello and welcome to my blog, an account of our sail around Great Britain during 2015 and 2016. The sail is being undertaken by my friend Roger and I, and with friends who wish to sail either part of the way or all of the way with us. We are using the voyage as a means of raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. We are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in the project, and anyone who wishes to join the crew. I do hope you enjoy following the blog. Michael.
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Lymington to Cowes
This morning Peter Brown, Roger’s neighbour, came to visit
us at the Lymington Town Quay where we were berthed. Peter posted several
comments on Blue Star’s facebook and blog so it was nice to meet him in person.
After leaving Lymington we sailed and motored to Newtown Creek where we
anchored for lunch amongst the many other boats that were also anchored there. Newtown has an
interesting history. There is some evidence that it was attacked by the Danes,
but by the mid-14th century it was a thriving commercial centre.
Then the plague struck and the French ransacked the town after which it never
recovered. Today it is owned by the National Trust and it is also a sanctuary
for wildlife. Evidence of the old quay can still be seen, but there are no
buildings left. After lunch we proceeded to East Cowes
marina where we dined out with my sister, Pat.
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