Sailing, part 1

[Morrison10]

being seasick on small boat on holiday really surprised me, given earlier boating experience.

About 1975 my husband won a new GP14 sailing boat. We took it to local sailing club and they kindly helped fit ropes and sails etc. We bought necessary life jackets for ourselves and two young daughters and gradually learnt what to do. We decided not to race and had leisurely sails, had to launch it by walking into water. When we were used to it, we heard about Place Manor at St Just in Roselland, Cornwall, opposite St Mawes. This was then operating as guest house and had a quay where boats would be stored and launched. All the other guests were sailors. We bought an outboard motor as a safety precaution, occasionally used it. Sailed to beaches, Falmouth, up Helford River, and even up to Truro by choosing time of high tide. We had 30 mins there by road bridge at high tide, time for loo and ice cream before sailing back past lovely views. This picture shows St Mawes castle, and St Anthony lighthouse in distance on waters edge. Happy Days x

[sassy59]

No picture Jean but what wonderful memories you have. Great fun. Xxx

[Morrison10 in reply to sassy59]

here’s photo, sorry !

Colour

[sassy59 in reply to Morrison10]

That looks beautiful Jean, thank you. Nice to see the sailing boats. Xxx❤️👍

[Morrison10 in reply to sassy59]

thanks it’s lovely area, when weather not suitable for sail, we walked over headland, down to lighthouse, and were allowed in, interesting. I couldn’t walk there today, this getting older not good, nice to have happy memories. When have time will do parts 2 and 3, must now Nebulise next hour. X

[sassy59 in reply to Morrison10]

Look forward to hearing more. Pete’s nebulising now.

Take care xxx 🤗

[Alberta56]

It's a lovely area. You must have had some lovely times there. xxx

[Morrison10 in reply to Alberta56]

thanks, yes lovely area, sailing wonderful and great walks. Jean x

[Izb1]

What wonderful happy memories you have Jean, thank you for sharing them x

[Morrison10 in reply to Izb1]

thanks it’s long time ago, but remember joy of most days, and challenges of others when weather not so kind or sea rough x

[watergazer]

wonderful view. Lovely memories x