Back To Fambridge

Tuesday 8th of August 2017

Having checked the weather forecast for the week , we decided that we would have more options if we had the car with us - rainy days - we could visit the attractions in the area instead of being cabin bound !

We left the berth at about 09.30 first calling the harbour master to ask for fuel - he said come straight away because the police boat wanted fuel soon.

We got to the fuel berth to find it occupied with a motor cruiser ! - we had to manuver onto a waiting pontoon.

When he left the fuel berth the harbour master called us over  - you are next !

It was raining hard - the girls had gone to the toilet block - I managed to let go my lines and as I got half way over the Police launch shot in front of me - straight into the fuel berth!!

The harbour master lifted his arms up - no one listening to him !!

I did a neat about turn and moored up again on the waiting pontoon !

They were ages taking fuel, but eventually, they left and. Let go again and neatly moved over to the fuel berth - at last.

We took 36.5 litres of fuel - tank full - for £28 - very good!

We motored in no wind and rain for a few minutes - the rain stopped - still no wind - so we motored back with the tide pushing us and in no time we were moored on the inside of the visitors berth at Fambridge.

We went shopping to ASDA in South Woodham Ferrers - warm sunshine - lovely - we fitted the window vents and left the sun roof wide open for Penny.

At the check out the cashier said that it was chucking it down with rain !!

We could not believe the down pour - a cloud burst - I shot out - got soaked - shut the roof and the windows - bailed out the car and dried the seats with a big towel.

We also realised that the fore cabin hatch was propped open a bit on Blazer !!- the bed would be wet through !

When we got back - we could see that the rain had missed the yacht station - amazing - lucky.

We spent the rest of the day on board - a great home cooked meal - and had a musical evening with all kinds of drinks - wow !

A great day all round.

Mike Jackie - Zoie and Penny.