There are few places more beautiful than the Helford River on a still day, the mirrored reflection of the vibrantly green pillows of oaks against the blue sky. The forecasted F3-4 W did not arrive until late morning so many who were staying for Saturday night did a bit of preparation for leaving. The wind filled a bit and by 11:30 four boats ventured East. Roy and Jenny in the L2000, Simon and Debbie in Simon’s Trio, Mel and Steve in their Trio and Morgan in the Solution. We headed to August Rock in wind not quite strong enough for spinnaker whizzing, and then headed to the Shipwright’s for pizza and a pint, forgetting that it was Regatta day, and when we got closer found it to be full. We left the highly entertaining commentary and went to the Ferry Boat which had a quiet beach and the rising tide well suited an anchor with a tripping line to save having to wade chest high in water to get the boat. Simon now has a tripping line on his shopping list… The group enjoyed a last drink and lunch, then sailed home. Simon’s Trio was being well sailed by Debbie and Simon, and Morgan was giving the sailing full competitive attention.
Seven of us had a nice dinner at the Trengilly Wartha PH and repaired to bed in slight drizzle to prepare for “going home” day.