
11th October – A group of us met for an Italian meal at San Tonino in Shaftesbury. We enjoyed excellent food in pleasant surroundings with a convivial atmosphere. Thanks to Tim Cook for organising.
14th October – Our own Rotarian Martin Sayers gave us an interesting talk on the third successive summer adventure, 23 weeks aboard Celina with Sadie, exploring the Scandinavian coastline.
5 countries, approx. 1400 nautical miles (1600 miles), 60 passages and only 2 harbours visited twice. 7 wind bound harbour stays.
April – Launch; May – Denmark to Sweden; June – Sweden to Bay of Bothnia; July – Aland Islands; August – Sweden; September – Kiel Canal, North Sea and the Netherlands.
Even the land lubbers amongst us were envious of his travels, even though we would not have the sea legs for it. One of the longest talks we have had this year and our Sergeant at Arms reprimanded him accordingly in his own inimitable way.
28th October – A full business meeting with plenty to discuss for the forthcoming weeks. The 120 club draw, funding approval for Circus Bezerkus, Childrens Christmas boxes, and other projects. Rota kids continues to grow from strength to strength with joint projects planned.